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Utsunomiya to Maebashi Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 334 km · 5 stops · 20 sightings · Saved April 11, 2026 · Last updated 1 minute ago
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Safety Summary

This 334 km route runs from Utsunomiya to Maebashi, passing through Tochigi, Fukushima, and Gunma. In the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Nasushiobara 高林, Tochigi.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

2 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Tochigi, Fukushima, Gunma.

Komine Castle
Low Risk

Komine Castle

Fukushima

327 incidents

Karasawa Castle
Low Risk

Karasawa Castle

Tochigi

188 incidents

Komine Castle
Low Risk

Komine Castle

Fukushima

327 incidents

Karasawa Castle
Low Risk

Karasawa Castle

Tochigi

188 incidents

Route Timeline

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Utsunomiya, Tochigi
Moderate Risk 18 km 1 sightings within 5 km

Kanuma 笹原田, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
1
Nikko, Tochigi
Moderate Risk 112 km 8 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted in Takabayashi, Nasu-Shiobara, Tochigi, around 17:00 on 2026-08-04.

Nasushiobara 高林, Tochigi

News ·2 days ago
Yaita Tomita, Tochigi

Around 7:35 a.m. on August 2, a bear-like animal was sighted in Suehirocho, Yaita City.

Yaita Tomita, Tochigi

News ·4 days ago
Nasushiobara 千本松, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 千本松, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago
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Nasushiobara 上大貫, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Around 6:10 PM on 2026-07-14, a bear was sighted in Nishi-Iwasaki, Nasushiobara City.

Nasushiobara 西岩崎, Tochigi

News ·3 weeks ago

Kanuma 笹原田, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Nasushiobara 塩野崎, Tochigi

Official ·1 month ago
Nasushiobara 春日町, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 春日町, Tochigi

Official ·1 month ago
2
Ishikawa, Fukushima
High Risk 198 km 18 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted in Takabayashi, Nasu-Shiobara, Tochigi, around 17:00 on 2026-08-04.

Nasushiobara 高林, Tochigi

News ·2 days ago
Kanuma 久野, Tochigi

A bear was witnessed in the field in the night time.

Kanuma 久野, Tochigi

3 days ago
Yaita Tomita, Tochigi

Around 7:35 a.m. on August 2, a bear-like animal was sighted in Suehirocho, Yaita City.

Yaita Tomita, Tochigi

News ·4 days ago
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Sano 梅園町, Tochigi

Official ·5 days ago
Tochigi 吹上町, Tochigi

One bear-like animal was sighted in Fukiage-cho, Tochigi City.

Tochigi 吹上町, Tochigi

News ·6 days ago
Nasushiobara 千本松, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 千本松, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago
Sano 田之入町, Tochigi

Sano 田之入町, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sano 戸奈良町, Tochigi

A bear was sighted in Tonara-cho, Sano City, Tochigi on 2026-07-20 afternoon.

Sano 戸奈良町, Tochigi

News ·2 weeks ago

Sano 戸奈良町, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Around 18:20 on 2026-07-19, one bear about 1.2 m long was sighted in farmland in Fujicho, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture.

Sano 富士町, Tochigi

News ·2 weeks ago

Nasushiobara 上大貫, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Sano 富士町, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Maebashi, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago

Around 6:10 PM on 2026-07-14, a bear was sighted in Nishi-Iwasaki, Nasushiobara City.

Nasushiobara 西岩崎, Tochigi

News ·3 weeks ago
Maebashi, Gunma

Maebashi, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago

Ashikaga 西宮町, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Nasushiobara 塩野崎, Tochigi

Official ·1 month ago
Nasushiobara 春日町, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 春日町, Tochigi

Official ·1 month ago
3
Maebashi, Gunma
Moderate Risk 6.4 km 3 sightings within 5 km

Maebashi, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago
Maebashi, Gunma

Maebashi, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago
Shibukawa 北橘町下箱田, Gunma

Shibukawa 北橘町下箱田, Gunma

Official ·1 month ago
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Maebashi, Gunma
Total Distance: 334 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 with 1 incidents

Asian black bears on your route

Asian Black Bear

Asian Black Bear

Ursus thibetanus japonicus

Range
Honshu, Shikoku
Size
80–120 kg
Active
Dawn & dusk

Sharing space safely

  • ·Make noise as you walk; carry bear spray
  • ·If charged, stand firm and use the spray
  • ·If contact happens, resist firmly. They retreat when met with resistance
  • ·Don't climb. They climb better than you

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Emergency Contacts

110
Police
119
Fire/Ambulance

For mountain rescue, call 110 (police). They will coordinate with local rescue teams.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them.

When and where was the most recent bear sighting near this route?

The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Nasushiobara 高林, Tochigi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 334 km route runs from Utsunomiya to Maebashi, passing through Tochigi, Fukushima, and Gunma. In the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Nasushiobara 高林, Tochigi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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