Location
Description
Found traces (scat) on a walking trail about 200 m west of the JR Uetsu Line bridge.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 01:52 PM
Address
Shibata 下小松, Niigata
Coordinates
37.964100, 139.349451
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Comments (1)
Hokkaido visitor 5 months ago
Signs this close to the rail line is worth noting given how much foot traffic uses that trail.
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