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This 340 km route runs from Hakusan to Itoigawa, passing through Ishikawa, Toyama, and Niigata. In the past 30 days, 94 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 12 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Tonami, Toyama.
This is an active bear corridor. Drive through with full caution, but rerouting is the safer choice.
4 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Ishikawa, Toyama, Niigata.
On 2026-07-09 around 18:20, a bear was sighted in Shogawamachi Sho, Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture.
Tonami, Toyama
A fisherman sighted one bear.
Tonami, Toyama
A passerby sighted one bear.
Tonami, Toyama
One bear sighted near Kamashimizu community center
Hakusan Kamashimizumachi, Ishikawa
Observed one cub about 50 cm long heading toward the mountain on the east side.
Nomi Azomachi, Ishikawa
A bear was sighted in Tokumang, Tonami City, around 18:19 on July 4; it was seen on camera.
Tonami, Toyama
A passerby sighted one bear.
Tonami, Toyama
A resident sighted one bear.
Tonami, Toyama
A bear was sighted in Shogawamachi Shō, Tonami City, and tracks and droppings were also confirmed nearby.
Tonami, Toyama
One bear sighted within Michi no Sato area (near the Tedori River)
Hakusan Yoshino, Ishikawa
One bear sighted in Kamiyoshino area (near Yoshinodani Children's Center)
Hakusan Yoshino, Ishikawa
One bear sighted in the Nishisara Town area.
Hakusan Nishisaramachi, Ishikawa
On 2026-07-02 in Nishisaracho, Hakusan, Ishikawa, a bear was sighted.
Hakusan Nishisaramachi, Ishikawa
Sighted a young bear (body length unknown). It ran away toward the mountains on the north side of the road.
Oyabe, Toyama
One bear was sighted within Kamiyoshino area.
Hakusan Shimoyoshitanimachi, Ishikawa
Around 08:00 on 2026-06-29, a bear was sighted in Kamiyoshino, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Hakusan Yoshino, Ishikawa
One bear sighted near Kamashimizu community center
Hakusan Kamashimizumachi, Ishikawa
Bear droppings found in the Goshomachi area.
Kanazawa Goshomachi, Ishikawa
A bear was sighted in Kamasuimizu-machi, Hakusan City, Ishikawa, on the morning of 2026-06-28.
Hakusan Kamashimizumachi, Ishikawa
One bear sighted in Shimoyoshino area
Hakusan Kamashimizumachi, Ishikawa
A bear was sighted in Yoshinoharu, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, around 5:45 a.m. on June 27.
Hakusan Kamashimizumachi, Ishikawa
Within Shimoyoshiya Town (on Tedori Canyon Road, between Kamashimizu Town and Shimoyoshiya)
Hakusan Yoshino, Ishikawa
A bear was sighted in Shimoyoshitani-machi, Hakusan City.
Hakusan Shimoyoshitanimachi, Ishikawa
A bear was sighted in Takakubo, Nanto City.
Nanto, Toyama
An adult bear was seen crossing the road and fleeing toward the north.
Oyabe, Toyama
A single bear was sighted within Shimono Town (on the grounds of Hakusanroku Theme Park Kawai / Shimono park).
Hakusan Shimonomachi, Ishikawa
A single adult bear was observed crossing National Route 304.
Nanto, Toyama
Bear-like tracks were found inside Chiharuhira Golf Course in Asaji, Oyabe City.
Oyabe, Toyama
Found what appear to be bear tracks inside the golf course.
Oyabe, Toyama
While driving, I sighted an animal about 1 m in length that appeared to be a bear. It ran off toward the southwest.
Oyabe, Toyama
A passerby spotted one young bear
Tonami, Toyama
An adult bear was captured on a security camera at Yuhidera Kenmin Nature Park in Kanazawa, leading to a temporary closure.
Kanazawa Yuhideramachi, Ishikawa
One bear was sighted in Anrakuji, Oyabe City.
Oyabe, Toyama
Witnessed a bear about 70–80 cm in size crossing the road. It ran off toward the southwest.
Oyabe, Toyama
A bear was sighted in Asaji, Oyabe City, Toyama.
Oyabe, Toyama
On 2026-07-09 around 18:20, a bear was sighted in Shogawamachi Sho, Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture.
Tonami, Toyama
A fisherman sighted one bear.
Tonami, Toyama
A vehicle operator passing over Shinbo Bridge spotted an animal resembling a bear on the Jintsu River floodplain.
Toyama, Toyama
An animal resembling a bear was sighted on the Jinzu River riverbank in Fuchu-machi Aoshima, Toyama City.
Toyama, Toyama
A passerby sighted one bear.
Tonami, Toyama
Two bears crossing the road were sighted.
Toyama, Toyama
A sighting of one adult bear and one cub was reported in Fuchu-machi Nagasawa, Toyama City.
Toyama, Toyama
A bear was sighted in Tokumang, Tonami City, around 18:19 on July 4; it was seen on camera.
Tonami, Toyama
The bear AI camera detected one bear.
Tonami, Toyama
A passerby sighted one bear.
Tonami, Toyama
A resident sighted one bear.
Tonami, Toyama
A bear was sighted in Shogawamachi Shō, Tonami City, and tracks and droppings were also confirmed nearby.
Tonami, Toyama
Witnessed an animal that looked like a cub crossing the road.
Kamiichi, Toyama
Found what appear to be bear tracks
Toyama, Toyama
Bear footprints were found in Ko-nagasawa, Fuchu-machi, Toyama City.
Toyama, Toyama
Around 3:15 PM on June 22, a bear-like animal was sighted in Funahashi.
Funahashi, Toyama
A passerby spotted one young bear
Tonami, Toyama
Cub sighted on the Shōmyō Falls trail
Toyama, Toyama
Witnessed an adult approximately 100 cm in size crossing the road.
Toyama, Toyama
A resident reported seeing something bear-like in Hori, Toyama City.
Toyama, Toyama
An animal believed to be a bear over 1 meter in size crossed the road.
Imizu, Toyama
A bear-like animal was sighted in Kurokawa, Imizu City.
Imizu, Toyama
Sighted an animal believed to be a bear
Toyama, Toyama
A bear-like animal was sighted in Hori, Toyama City.
Toyama, Toyama
I witnessed what appeared to be a bear running across the road.
Toyama, Toyama
Witnessed something resembling a bear near the Tateyama Station parking lot.
Tateyama, Toyama
Around 10:15 on July 6, a bear-like animal was sighted in Ashikuraji, Tateyama Town.
Tateyama, Toyama
Witnessed an animal that looked like a cub crossing the road.
Kamiichi, Toyama
One bear cub sighted
Tateyama, Toyama
A cub was sighted near the tracks at Chigaki Station.
Tateyama, Toyama
One bear was seen crossing the road.
Toyama, Toyama
Around 3:15 PM on June 22, a bear-like animal was sighted in Funahashi.
Funahashi, Toyama
One bear was sighted in Hongu, Toyama City.
Toyama, Toyama
Discovered what appears to be bear tracks.
Tateyama, Toyama
Spotted one cub bear between Fujihashi and Katsuidaig Gate (exact location unknown).
Tateyama, Toyama
Cub sighted on the Shōmyō Falls promenade
Tateyama, Toyama
A bear was sighted in Ashikuraji, Tateyama Town.
Tateyama, Toyama
Observed a young adult approximately 40 kg in size.
Tateyama, Toyama
A bear-like animal was sighted at Yokoe Noka in Tateyama Town.
Tateyama, Toyama
Witnessed something resembling a bear near the Tateyama Station parking lot.
Tateyama, Toyama
Around 10:15 on July 6, a bear-like animal was sighted in Ashikuraji, Tateyama Town.
Tateyama, Toyama
Witnessed an animal that looked like a cub crossing the road.
Kamiichi, Toyama
One cub was sighted
Kurobe 若栗, Toyama
One cub was sighted in Wakaguri, Kurobe City.
Kurobe 若栗, Toyama
One bear cub sighted
Tateyama, Toyama
A cub was sighted near the tracks at Chigaki Station.
Tateyama, Toyama
One bear was seen crossing the road.
Toyama, Toyama
Around 3:15 PM on June 22, a bear-like animal was sighted in Funahashi.
Funahashi, Toyama
One bear was sighted in Hongu, Toyama City.
Toyama, Toyama
Found flattened grass believed to be a bear’s lying-down spot
Uozu, Toyama
Discovered what appears to be bear tracks.
Tateyama, Toyama
A Japanese black bear was culled on the coast of Ashizaki in Nyuzen Town.
Nyuzen, Toyama
Feces of a large mammal believed to be a bear or wild boar
Uozu, Toyama
A mature bear was sighted moving east along the road.
Nyuzen, Toyama
Around 4:30 a.m. on June 16, a bear was sighted in Ashizaki, Nyūzen Town. The bear was later captured.
Nyuzen, Toyama
Spotted one cub bear between Fujihashi and Katsuidaig Gate (exact location unknown).
Tateyama, Toyama
Cub sighted on the Shōmyō Falls promenade
Tateyama, Toyama
A bear was sighted in Ashikuraji, Tateyama Town.
Tateyama, Toyama
Observed a young adult approximately 40 kg in size.
Tateyama, Toyama
A bear-like animal was sighted at Yokoe Noka in Tateyama Town.
Tateyama, Toyama
Near the north side of Miyukibashi (Miyuki Bridge)
Itoigawa, Niigata
One bear sighted in front of a residence. Direction of escape unknown.
Itoigawa 中央, Niigata
One bear was sighted heading west.
Itoigawa, Niigata
A bear was seen moving in Oumihokutocho, Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture.
Itoigawa, Niigata
Confirmed a bear moving westward
Itoigawa 中央, Niigata
While driving on the municipal road east line of Itoigawa Junior High School, one bear was sighted. It was moving east.
Itoigawa 中央, Niigata
Bear feces confirmed on the premises
Itoigawa 中央, Niigata
Confirmed feces in vacant lot approximately the size consistent with a bear.
Itoigawa 横町, Niigata
Sighted one bear
Itoigawa, Niigata
One bear was culled by emergency shooting along the coast in Yokozaki Shin, Asahi Town.
Asahi, Toyama
A bear appeared along the coast in Yokozaki Shin, Asahi Town, and moved into a coastal windbreak forest.
Asahi, Toyama
Witnessed an adult bear about 1 meter in length crossing the road.
Asahi, Toyama
One bear sighted near the bus stop in the Kyōgamines 2-chome area of Itoigawa City.
Itoigawa 南寺町, Niigata
A fully grown bear about 1 meter in size was seen crossing the river and climbing up into the mountains.
Asahi, Toyama
One adult bear was sighted in Motoyashiki, Asahi Town.
Asahi, Toyama
A Japanese black bear was culled on the coast of Ashizaki in Nyuzen Town.
Nyuzen, Toyama
A mature bear was sighted moving east along the road.
Nyuzen, Toyama
Around 4:30 a.m. on June 16, a bear was sighted in Ashizaki, Nyūzen Town. The bear was later captured.
Nyuzen, Toyama
Observed one bear in the field.
Itoigawa 南寺町, Niigata
Witnessed an adult bear about 1 m in size crossing the road.
Asahi, Toyama
Around 6:30 on 2026-06-15, a bear was sighted in Sakuramachi, Asahi Town, Toyama Prefecture.
Asahi, Toyama
Sighted an adult bear about 1 meter in size
Asahi, Toyama
Sighted under the field's streetlight.
Itoigawa 新鉄, Niigata
A fisherman sighted one bear. It ran off to the south.
Itoigawa 寺島, Niigata
A bear was sighted in Terajima, Itoigawa City, around 4:10 AM on 2026-06-14.
Itoigawa 寺島, Niigata
One bear was sighted heading toward the mountains near Uta Shikan (Uta Community Center) in the Omi area of Itoigawa City.
Itoigawa, Niigata
Peak activity at 18:00 with 8 incidents
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In the past 30 days, 94 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 12 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Tonami, Toyama.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 18:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 340 km route runs from Hakusan to Itoigawa, passing through Ishikawa, Toyama, and Niigata. In the past 30 days, 94 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 12 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Tonami, Toyama. This is an active bear corridor. Drive through with full caution, but rerouting is the safer choice.
