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Japan Ukiyo-e Museum to Ina Cycling Route

Cycling · High Risk · 52 km · 2h 57m · 2 stops · 19 sightings · Saved July 14, 2026 · Last updated 17 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 52 km route runs from Japan Ukiyo-e Museum to Ina within Nagano. In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Ina Masumigaoka, Nagano.

At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

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Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Japan Ukiyo-e Museum
Moderate Risk

Japan Ukiyo-e Museum

Nagano

493 incidents

Japan Ukiyo-e Museum
Moderate Risk

Japan Ukiyo-e Museum

Nagano

493 incidents

Route Timeline

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Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, Nagano
High Risk 52 km 2h 57m 19 sightings within 5 km
Ina Masumigaoka, Nagano

Size: Adult

Ina Masumigaoka, Nagano

Official ·4 days ago
Minowa, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Minowa, Nagano

Official ·5 days ago

Around 1:30 PM on 2026-07-20, one bear was sighted in Ono, Tatsuno Town, Nagano Prefecture.

Tatsuno 大字小野, Nagano

News ·1 week ago
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Size: Adult

Minowa, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Minowa, Nagano

Size: Adult

Minowa, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: juvenile

Minowa, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Matsumoto Arigasaki, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Matsumoto Arigasaki, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Matsumoto Arigasaki, Nagano

A bear was sighted in Arigasaki, Matsumoto City.

Matsumoto Arigasaki, Nagano

News ·1 week ago
Ina Ozawa, Nagano

Around 20:00 on 2026-07-13, a bear was sighted in Ozawa, Ina City, Nagano Prefecture.

Ina Ozawa, Nagano

News ·2 weeks ago
Ina Ozawa, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Ina Ozawa, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Okaya Kawagishi, Nagano

Size: Adult

Okaya Kawagishi, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tatsuno 大字上島, Nagano

Size: Adult

Tatsuno 大字上島, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Shiojiri Kaminishijo, Nagano

Size: Adult

Shiojiri Kaminishijo, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ina, Nagano

A bear was sighted in Nishi-Minowa Oizumishinden, Ina City, around 1:30 PM on July 6.

Ina, Nagano

News ·3 weeks ago
Minowa, Nagano

A bear was sighted in Naka-Minowa, Minowa Town, Nagano Prefecture, around 1:40 PM on July 3.

Minowa, Nagano

News ·3 weeks ago

Size: adult

Shiojiri, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Minowa 大字中曽根, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Minowa 大字中曽根, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago

Size: unknown

Tatsuno 大字上島, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tatsuno 南平, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Tatsuno 南平, Nagano

Official ·1 month ago
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Ina, Nagano
Total Distance: 52 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 13:00 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

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Police
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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, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Ina Masumigaoka, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 52 km route runs from Japan Ukiyo-e Museum to Ina within Nagano. In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Ina Masumigaoka, Nagano. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

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