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Kōzen-ji Temple to Narai-juku Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 22 km · 4h 54m · 4 stops · 28 sightings · Saved June 8, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 22 km route runs from Kōzen-ji Temple to Narai-juku within Nagano. In the past 30 days, 28 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 9 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kiso 大字菅, 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 (2)

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

Kōzen-ji Temple
Very High Risk

Kōzen-ji Temple

Nagano

413 incidents

Narai-juku
High Risk

Narai-juku

Nagano

338 incidents

Kōzen-ji Temple
Very High Risk

Kōzen-ji Temple

Nagano

413 incidents

Narai-juku
High Risk

Narai-juku

Nagano

338 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kōzen-ji Temple, Nagano
High Risk 16 km 3h 35m 28 sightings within 5 km
Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Official ·1 day ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: adult

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 day ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: adult

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 day ago
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Kiso, Nagano

Size: Adult

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·2 days ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: cub (juvenile)

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·6 days ago

Size: juvenile

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·6 days ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·6 days ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·6 days ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: Adult

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: Adult

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Kiso Fukushima, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso Fukushima, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: Adult

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: Adult

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: adult (full-grown)

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: adult (fully grown)

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: adult

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kiso Fukushima, Nagano

Size: Adult

Kiso Fukushima, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kiso Fukushima, Nagano

Size: Adult

Kiso Fukushima, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Size: adult

Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kiso Shinkai, Nagano

Size: Adult

Kiso Shinkai, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kiso Shinkai, Nagano

Size: Adult

Kiso Shinkai, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kiso 大字薮原, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Kiso 大字薮原, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago

Two Cubs/young bears spotted running across hikers path

Shiojiri Narai, Nagano

1 month ago
1
Narai-juku, Nagano
Moderate Risk 1.9 km 17m 7 sightings within 5 km
Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Official ·1 day ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·6 days ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Show 4 more
Kiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Size: adult

Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kiso 大字薮原, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Kiso 大字薮原, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago

Two Cubs/young bears spotted running across hikers path

Shiojiri Narai, Nagano

1 month ago
2
Kiso Village, Nagano
Moderate Risk 3.8 km 1h 2m Trail / off-road 7 sightings within 5 km
Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Official ·1 day ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·6 days ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Show 4 more
Kiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Size: adult

Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kiso 大字薮原, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Kiso 大字薮原, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago

Two Cubs/young bears spotted running across hikers path

Shiojiri Narai, Nagano

1 month ago
G
Narai-juku, Nagano
Total Distance: 22 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 11:00 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, 28 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 9 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kiso 大字菅, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 22 km route runs from Kōzen-ji Temple to Narai-juku within Nagano. In the past 30 days, 28 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 9 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kiso 大字菅, Nagano. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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