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Kaichi School to Mount Tsubakuro Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 41 km · 10h 19m · 2 stops · 18 sightings · Saved June 6, 2026 · Last updated 9 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 41 km route runs from Kaichi School to Mount Tsubakuro within Nagano. In the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 19 hours ago near Azumino 穂高柏原, 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 (6)

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

Matsumoto Castle
Moderate Risk

Matsumoto Castle

Nagano

439 incidents

Kaichi School
Moderate Risk

Kaichi School

Nagano

440 incidents

Azusa River
Moderate Risk

Azusa River

Nagano

445 incidents

Mount Jōnen
Moderate Risk

Mount Jōnen

Nagano

257 incidents

Daitenjou take
Low Risk

Daitenjou take

Nagano

86 incidents

Mount Tsubakuro
Low Risk

Mount Tsubakuro

Nagano

73 incidents

Matsumoto Castle
Moderate Risk

Matsumoto Castle

Nagano

439 incidents

Kaichi School
Moderate Risk

Kaichi School

Nagano

440 incidents

Azusa River
Moderate Risk

Azusa River

Nagano

445 incidents

Mount Jōnen
Moderate Risk

Mount Jōnen

Nagano

257 incidents

Daitenjou take
Low Risk

Daitenjou take

Nagano

86 incidents

Mount Tsubakuro
Low Risk

Mount Tsubakuro

Nagano

73 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kaichi School, Nagano
High Risk 41 km 10h 19m 18 sightings within 5 km
Azumino 穂高柏原, Nagano

One bear was sighted in Horigane Karasawa, Azumino City, around 10:35 on 2026-07-30.

Azumino 穂高柏原, Nagano

News ·19 hours ago
Azumino 穂高牧, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Azumino 穂高牧, Nagano

Official ·1 day ago
Azumino 穂高有明, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Azumino 穂高有明, Nagano

Official ·2 days ago
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Azumino 穂高有明, Nagano

One bear was sighted in Hotaka Ariake, Azumino City.

Azumino 穂高有明, Nagano

News ·2 days ago
Azumino 穂高有明, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Azumino 穂高有明, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago
Azumino 穂高有明, Nagano

Around 00:30 on 2026-07-22, a bear was sighted in Hotakaariake, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture.

Azumino 穂高有明, Nagano

News ·1 week ago
Azumino 穂高有明, Nagano

Around 21:00 on 2026-07-19, a bear was sighted in Hotaka Ariake, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture.

Azumino 穂高有明, Nagano

News ·1 week ago
Matsumoto Arigasaki, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Matsumoto Arigasaki, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Matsumoto Arigasaki, Nagano

A bear was sighted in Arigasaki, Matsumoto City.

Matsumoto Arigasaki, Nagano

News ·2 weeks ago
Azumino 穂高有明, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Azumino 穂高有明, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Azumino 穂高有明, Nagano

A bear was sighted in Hotaka Ariake, Azumino City, around 2:30 PM on July 11.

Azumino 穂高有明, Nagano

News ·2 weeks ago
Azumino, Nagano

Size: Adult

Azumino, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Azumino 三郷温, Nagano

A bear was sighted in Misato-On, Azumino City.

Azumino 三郷温, Nagano

News ·3 weeks ago
Azumino, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Azumino, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Azumino 三郷温, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Azumino 三郷温, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Azumino 穂高有明, Nagano

On 2026-07-04 around 21:50, a bear was sighted in Hotaka Ariake, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture.

Azumino 穂高有明, Nagano

News ·3 weeks ago
Azumino, Nagano

While driving, discovered one bear standing/located by the roadside.

Azumino, Nagano

3 weeks ago

Size: juvenile

Azumino 堀金三田, Nagano

Official ·1 month ago
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Mount Tsubakuro, Nagano
Total Distance: 41 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 10:00 with 2 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, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 19 hours ago near Azumino 穂高柏原, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 41 km route runs from Kaichi School to Mount Tsubakuro within Nagano. In the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 19 hours ago near Azumino 穂高柏原, Nagano. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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