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Komoro Castle to Suzaka Drive

Driving · High Risk · 61 km · 55m · 2 stops · 14 sightings · Saved May 26, 2026 · Last updated 13 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 61 km route runs from Komoro Castle to Suzaka within Nagano. In the past 30 days, 14 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Sakaki, Nagano.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

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

Komoro Castle
Moderate Risk

Komoro Castle

Nagano

330 incidents

Matsushiro Castle
Moderate Risk

Matsushiro Castle

Nagano

465 incidents

Komoro Castle
Moderate Risk

Komoro Castle

Nagano

330 incidents

Matsushiro Castle
Moderate Risk

Matsushiro Castle

Nagano

465 incidents

Route Timeline

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Komoro Castle, Nagano
High Risk 61 km 55m 14 sightings within 5 km
Sakaki, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Sakaki, Nagano

Official ·2 days ago
Sakaki, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Sakaki, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago
Ueda, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Ueda, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
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Ueda, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Ueda, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Ueda 真田町傍陽, Nagano

Size: Adult

Ueda 真田町傍陽, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Chikuma Togura, Nagano

Around 9:30 on July 13, a bear was sighted in Togura, Chikuma City, Nagano, and was captured.

Chikuma Togura, Nagano

News ·2 weeks ago
Chikuma Togura, Nagano

Size: Adult

Chikuma Togura, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Saku Kuwayama, Nagano

A bear was sighted in Kuwayama, Saku City.

Saku Kuwayama, Nagano

News ·2 weeks ago

Size: Unknown

Ueda Sanadamachi-Motohara, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ueda Tonoshiro, Nagano

Size: unknown

Ueda Tonoshiro, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Takayama Takai, Nagano

Size: Adult

Takayama Takai, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sakaki Minamijo, Nagano

Size: Adult

Sakaki Minamijo, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago

Size: Adult

Takayama Takai, Nagano

Official ·1 month ago

Size: adult

Takayama Takai, Nagano

Official ·1 month ago
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Suzaka, Nagano
Total Distance: 61 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 18:00 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

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, 14 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 2 days ago near Sakaki, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 18:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 61 km route runs from Komoro Castle to Suzaka within Nagano. In the past 30 days, 14 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Sakaki, Nagano. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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