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This 181 km route runs from Tokyo Metro Museum to Minakami, passing through Tokyo, Gunma, and Saitama. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Fukaya 緑台, Saitama.
With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
24 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Tokyo, Gunma, Saitama.
Two bear-like animals were reportedly sighted in Musashino, Fukaya City.
Fukaya 緑台, Saitama
Showa Kawahake, Gunma
Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma
Around 08:10 on 2026-07-30, one bear was sighted in Tsukiyono, Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture.
Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma
Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma
Minakami Gokan, Gunma
Numata Shimokawadamachi, Gunma
Peak activity at 8:00 with 3 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Fukaya 緑台, Saitama.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 181 km route runs from Tokyo Metro Museum to Minakami, passing through Tokyo, Gunma, and Saitama. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Fukaya 緑台, Saitama. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
