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This 96 km route runs from Kanazawa Castle to Nanao Castle, passing through Ishikawa and Toyama. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 7 hours ago near Takaoka, Toyama.
At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.
16 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Ishikawa, Toyama.
One animal believed to be a bear was sighted
Takaoka, Toyama
A bear cub (size unknown) was seen walking in the rice paddy. Direction of movement unknown.
Oyabe, Toyama
Observed one bear (size unknown). It was crossing a farm road.
Oyabe, Toyama
Around 13:20 on 2026-05-22, one bear-like animal was sighted in Uchiyama (Hokuriku Expressway), Oyabe City.
Oyabe, Toyama
Discovered tracks (footprints) of an animal believed to be a bear
Takaoka, Toyama
A bear about the size of a large dog was seen in a farm field. The bear moved to the southeast.
Oyabe, Toyama
One animal believed to be a bear was sighted.
Takaoka, Toyama
Witnessed a bear crossing the road. Size unknown.
Oyabe, Toyama
One bear-like animal sighted
Takaoka, Toyama
At around 06:25 on April 29, 2026, an animal believed to be a bear was sighted at the border of Takaoka City. City staff and police inspected the area but did not find the bear; tracks were found, and the city issued warnings via SNS, disaster-mail, and its website.
Takaoka, Toyama
Around 13:00, a passerby reported seeing a bear cub to the reception at Fudōji Temple, and the report was forwarded to the Agriculture and Forestry Promotion Division via the Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division. Because the witness could not stay to accompany officials, no on-site inspection was carried out; however, the location was inferred based on the details of the report.
Oyabe, Ishikawa
Discovered tracks (footprints) of an animal believed to be a bear
Takaoka, Toyama
While heading to the observation deck at Nanao Castle, a bear crossed the road from the right-side forest about 7–8 meters ahead and ran into the left-side forest. It was just under one meter in size.
Nanao, Ishikawa
One bear-like animal sighted
Takaoka, Toyama
At around 06:25 on April 29, 2026, an animal believed to be a bear was sighted at the border of Takaoka City. City staff and police inspected the area but did not find the bear; tracks were found, and the city issued warnings via SNS, disaster-mail, and its website.
Takaoka, Toyama
Peak activity at 6:00 with 3 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 7 hours ago near Takaoka, Toyama.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 96 km route runs from Kanazawa Castle to Nanao Castle, passing through Ishikawa and Toyama. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 7 hours ago near Takaoka, Toyama. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.
