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Mount Ikeguchi to Narai-juku Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 110 km · 1d 0h 7m · 2 stops · 21 sightings · Saved June 27, 2026 · Last updated 7 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 110 km route runs from Mount Ikeguchi to Narai-juku within 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 4 days ago near Kiso, Nagano.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

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

Mount Ikeguchi
Low Risk

Mount Ikeguchi

Nagano

15 incidents

Narai-juku
High Risk

Narai-juku

Nagano

343 incidents

Mount Ikeguchi
Low Risk

Mount Ikeguchi

Nagano

15 incidents

Narai-juku
High Risk

Narai-juku

Nagano

343 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mount Ikeguchi, Nagano
High Risk 110 km 1d 0h 7m 21 sightings within 5 km
Kiso, Nagano

Size: cub (young bear)

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·4 days ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·4 days ago
Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Size: cub (young animal)

Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Official ·4 days ago
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Takamori Izuhara, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Takamori Izuhara, Nagano

Official ·5 days ago
Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Official ·5 days ago

Size: juvenile

Komagane, Nagano

Official ·6 days ago
Komagane, Nagano

Size: Adult

Komagane, Nagano

Official ·6 days ago
Komagane, Nagano

Size: cub

Komagane, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Iida Kamisatokuroda, Nagano

Around 8:00 on June 19, two bears were reported sighted on a road in Kamigōkuroda, Iida City.

Iida Kamisatokuroda, Nagano

News ·1 week ago
Iida 宮ノ上, Nagano

Size: unknown

Iida 宮ノ上, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Iida 宮ノ上, Nagano

Around 8:00 on 2026-06-19, a bear-like animal was sighted in Miyanoue, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture.

Iida 宮ノ上, Nagano

News ·1 week ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago

Size: Adult

Iida, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago

Size: Adult

Iida, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Size: adult

Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ina Nishimachi, Nagano

Size: adult

Ina Nishimachi, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ina Nishiminowa, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Ina Nishiminowa, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ina Araiuchinokaya, Nagano

Size: adult

Ina Araiuchinokaya, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ina, Nagano

One bear was sighted walking through a field in Oizumi Shinden, Nishiminowa, Ina City, Nagano; later hunters and officials also confirmed it and saw it head north.

Ina, Nagano

News ·3 weeks ago
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Narai-juku, Nagano
Total Distance: 110 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 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 4 days ago near Kiso, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 110 km route runs from Mount Ikeguchi to Narai-juku within 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 4 days ago near Kiso, Nagano. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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