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This 3.7 km route starts and ends around Shinano, passing through Nagano. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Shinano Kumasaka, Nagano.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
Size: adult
Shinano Kumasaka, Nagano
At around 07:00 on May 4, 2026, one bear was sighted near a blueberry farm in Kanemata, Myoko City. The bear's length was unknown; the sighting occurred close to houses and police warned nearby residents to be cautious.
Myoko, Niigata
Peak activity at 7:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.
The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Shinano Kumasaka, Nagano.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 3.7 km route starts and ends around Shinano, passing through Nagano. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Shinano Kumasaka, Nagano. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
