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Aoki to Ueda Castle Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 10 km · 1h 50m · 2 stops · 3 sightings · Saved June 7, 2026 · Last updated 5 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 10 km route runs from Aoki to Ueda Castle within Nagano. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Aoki 大字村松, Nagano.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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Highlights Along Your Route (1)

1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Nagano.

Ueda Castle
Moderate Risk

Ueda Castle

Nagano

173 incidents

Ueda Castle
Moderate Risk

Ueda Castle

Nagano

173 incidents

Route Timeline

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Aoki, Nagano
Moderate Risk 10 km 1h 50m 3 sightings within 5 km
Aoki 大字村松, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Aoki 大字村松, Nagano

Official ·6 days ago
Ueda Kamishiojiri, Nagano

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

Ueda Kamishiojiri, Nagano

News ·1 week ago
Ueda Shimomuroga, Nagano

A bear was sighted in Shimo-Muroga, Ueda City, Nagano, around 6:45 PM on 2026-05-28.

Ueda Shimomuroga, Nagano

News ·2 weeks ago
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Ueda Castle, Nagano
Total Distance: 10 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

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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, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Aoki 大字村松, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 10 km route runs from Aoki to Ueda Castle within Nagano. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Aoki 大字村松, Nagano. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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