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Mount Azumaya to Ueda Castle Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 30 km · 5h 21m · 2 stops · 21 sightings · Saved May 12, 2026 · Last updated 19 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 30 km route runs from Mount Azumaya to Ueda Castle, passing through Gunma and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 21 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 7 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Ueda, Nagano.

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 Gunma, Nagano.

Mount Azumaya
Moderate Risk

Mount Azumaya

Gunma

173 incidents

Ueda Castle
Moderate Risk

Ueda Castle

Nagano

187 incidents

Mount Azumaya
Moderate Risk

Mount Azumaya

Gunma

173 incidents

Ueda Castle
Moderate Risk

Ueda Castle

Nagano

187 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mount Azumaya, Gunma
High Risk 30 km 5h 21m 21 sightings within 5 km
Ueda, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Ueda, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago
Ueda, Nagano

Size: Juvenile

Ueda, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago
Ueda, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Ueda, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago
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Ueda Sugadairakogen, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Ueda Sugadairakogen, Nagano

Official ·4 days ago

Size: adult

Ueda, Nagano

Official ·4 days ago
Ueda, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Ueda, Nagano

Official ·4 days ago
Ueda, Nagano

Size: adult

Ueda, Nagano

Official ·4 days ago
Ueda, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Ueda, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Tsumagoi, Gunma

Tsumagoi, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago

Size: cub (juvenile)

Ueda, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Ueda Sanadamachi-Osa, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Ueda Sanadamachi-Osa, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Ueda Tonoshiro, Nagano

Size: Juvenile

Ueda Tonoshiro, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ueda, Nagano

Size: cub/juvenile

Ueda, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Suzaka, Nagano

Size: Adult

Suzaka, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago

Size: adult with cubs

Suzaka, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ueda, Nagano

A bear was sighted in Sanada-machi Soba, Ueda City.

Ueda, Nagano

News ·3 weeks ago
Ueda Kamishiojiri, Nagano

An adult bear was sighted in the forest behind a house in Kamishiojiri, Ueda City.

Ueda Kamishiojiri, Nagano

News ·3 weeks ago
Ueda, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Ueda, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sakaki Minamijo, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Sakaki Minamijo, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ueda, Nagano

Size: Juvenile

Ueda, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Suzaka, Nagano

Size: adult

Suzaka, Nagano

Official ·1 month ago
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Ueda Castle, Nagano
Total Distance: 30 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, 21 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 7 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Ueda, Nagano.

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 30 km route runs from Mount Azumaya to Ueda Castle, passing through Gunma and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 21 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 7 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Ueda, Nagano. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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