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Karuizawa Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 42 km · 1h 31m · 9 stops · 7 sightings · Saved May 21, 2026 · Last updated 4 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 42 km route starts and ends around Karuizawa, passing through Nagano. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Karuizawa 大字長倉, Nagano.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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Karuizawa, Nagano
Moderate Risk 13 km 23m Includes steps 6 sightings within 5 km

Size: juvenile

Karuizawa 大字長倉, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: adult

Karuizawa 軽井沢, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Karuizawa, Nagano

A bear was crossing the road.

Karuizawa, Nagano

2 weeks ago
Show 3 more
Karuizawa, Nagano

While proceeding along the Romantic Road from Mine-no-chaya, I saw a bear larger than one meter in the stand of mixed trees on my left.

Karuizawa, Nagano

2 weeks ago
Tsumagoi, Gunma

Tsumagoi, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago
Karuizawa 中軽井沢, Nagano

Karuizawa Town in Kitasaku District has temporarily shifted its policy from releasing captured bears after 'learning' to euthanizing them for a limited period. The change responds to repeated human injuries and appearances of bears in residential areas across the prefecture and concerns that bears' wide-ranging movements could cause harm to neighboring municipalities.

Karuizawa 中軽井沢, Nagano

News ·1 month ago
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Karuizawa, Nagano
Moderate Risk 14 km 26m 6 sightings within 5 km

Size: juvenile

Karuizawa 大字長倉, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: adult

Karuizawa 軽井沢, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Karuizawa, Nagano

A bear was crossing the road.

Karuizawa, Nagano

2 weeks ago
Show 3 more
Karuizawa, Nagano

While proceeding along the Romantic Road from Mine-no-chaya, I saw a bear larger than one meter in the stand of mixed trees on my left.

Karuizawa, Nagano

2 weeks ago
Tsumagoi, Gunma

Tsumagoi, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago
Karuizawa 中軽井沢, Nagano

Karuizawa Town in Kitasaku District has temporarily shifted its policy from releasing captured bears after 'learning' to euthanizing them for a limited period. The change responds to repeated human injuries and appearances of bears in residential areas across the prefecture and concerns that bears' wide-ranging movements could cause harm to neighboring municipalities.

Karuizawa 中軽井沢, Nagano

News ·1 month ago
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Karuizawa, Nagano
Moderate Risk 1.7 km 3m 5 sightings within 5 km

Size: juvenile

Karuizawa 大字長倉, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: adult

Karuizawa 軽井沢, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Karuizawa, Nagano

A bear was crossing the road.

Karuizawa, Nagano

2 weeks ago
Show 2 more
Karuizawa, Nagano

While proceeding along the Romantic Road from Mine-no-chaya, I saw a bear larger than one meter in the stand of mixed trees on my left.

Karuizawa, Nagano

2 weeks ago
Tsumagoi, Gunma

Tsumagoi, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago
3
Karuizawa, Nagano
Moderate Risk 1.7 km 3m 5 sightings within 5 km

Size: juvenile

Karuizawa 大字長倉, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: adult

Karuizawa 軽井沢, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Karuizawa, Nagano

A bear was crossing the road.

Karuizawa, Nagano

2 weeks ago
Show 2 more
Karuizawa, Nagano

While proceeding along the Romantic Road from Mine-no-chaya, I saw a bear larger than one meter in the stand of mixed trees on my left.

Karuizawa, Nagano

2 weeks ago
Karuizawa 中軽井沢, Nagano

Karuizawa Town in Kitasaku District has temporarily shifted its policy from releasing captured bears after 'learning' to euthanizing them for a limited period. The change responds to repeated human injuries and appearances of bears in residential areas across the prefecture and concerns that bears' wide-ranging movements could cause harm to neighboring municipalities.

Karuizawa 中軽井沢, Nagano

News ·1 month ago
4
Karuizawa, Nagano
Moderate Risk 1.9 km 4m 3 sightings within 5 km

Size: juvenile

Karuizawa 大字長倉, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: adult

Karuizawa 軽井沢, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Karuizawa 中軽井沢, Nagano

Karuizawa Town in Kitasaku District has temporarily shifted its policy from releasing captured bears after 'learning' to euthanizing them for a limited period. The change responds to repeated human injuries and appearances of bears in residential areas across the prefecture and concerns that bears' wide-ranging movements could cause harm to neighboring municipalities.

Karuizawa 中軽井沢, Nagano

News ·1 month ago
5
Karuizawa, Nagano
Moderate Risk 4.2 km 11m 4 sightings within 5 km

Size: juvenile

Karuizawa 大字長倉, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: adult

Karuizawa 軽井沢, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Karuizawa, Nagano

A black bear was standing on all four paws at the roadside.

Karuizawa, Nagano

1 week ago
Show 1 more
Karuizawa 中軽井沢, Nagano

Karuizawa Town in Kitasaku District has temporarily shifted its policy from releasing captured bears after 'learning' to euthanizing them for a limited period. The change responds to repeated human injuries and appearances of bears in residential areas across the prefecture and concerns that bears' wide-ranging movements could cause harm to neighboring municipalities.

Karuizawa 中軽井沢, Nagano

News ·1 month ago
6
Karuizawa, Nagano
Moderate Risk 1.3 km 7m 4 sightings within 5 km

Size: juvenile

Karuizawa 大字長倉, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: adult

Karuizawa 軽井沢, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Karuizawa, Nagano

A black bear was standing on all four paws at the roadside.

Karuizawa, Nagano

1 week ago
Show 1 more
Karuizawa 中軽井沢, Nagano

Karuizawa Town in Kitasaku District has temporarily shifted its policy from releasing captured bears after 'learning' to euthanizing them for a limited period. The change responds to repeated human injuries and appearances of bears in residential areas across the prefecture and concerns that bears' wide-ranging movements could cause harm to neighboring municipalities.

Karuizawa 中軽井沢, Nagano

News ·1 month ago
7
Karuizawa, Nagano
Moderate Risk 4.8 km 14m 4 sightings within 5 km

Size: juvenile

Karuizawa 大字長倉, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: adult

Karuizawa 軽井沢, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Karuizawa, Nagano

A black bear was standing on all four paws at the roadside.

Karuizawa, Nagano

1 week ago
Show 1 more
Karuizawa 中軽井沢, Nagano

Karuizawa Town in Kitasaku District has temporarily shifted its policy from releasing captured bears after 'learning' to euthanizing them for a limited period. The change responds to repeated human injuries and appearances of bears in residential areas across the prefecture and concerns that bears' wide-ranging movements could cause harm to neighboring municipalities.

Karuizawa 中軽井沢, Nagano

News ·1 month ago
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Karuizawa, Nagano
Total Distance: 42 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 15:00 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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Fire/Ambulance

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Karuizawa 大字長倉, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 15:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 42 km route starts and ends around Karuizawa, passing through Nagano. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Karuizawa 大字長倉, Nagano. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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