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Kurobe Dam to Omachi Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 78 km · 23h 46m · 9 stops · 1 sighting · Saved May 18, 2026 · Last updated 5 hours ago
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Incidents in last 7 days
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 78 km route runs from Kurobe Dam to Omachi, passing through Toyama and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 1 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 Ōmachi, Nagano.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (5)

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

Kurobe Dam
Low Risk

Kurobe Dam

Toyama

503 incidents

Karamatsu take
Low Risk

Karamatsu take

Toyama

148 incidents

Mount Goryū
Low Risk

Mount Goryū

Toyama

184 incidents

Mount Kashimayari
Low Risk

Mount Kashimayari

Nagano

243 incidents

Jiigatake
Low Risk

Jiigatake

Nagano

286 incidents

Kurobe Dam
Low Risk

Kurobe Dam

Toyama

503 incidents

Karamatsu take
Low Risk

Karamatsu take

Toyama

148 incidents

Mount Goryū
Low Risk

Mount Goryū

Toyama

184 incidents

Mount Kashimayari
Low Risk

Mount Kashimayari

Nagano

243 incidents

Jiigatake
Low Risk

Jiigatake

Nagano

286 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kurobe Dam, Toyama
Low Risk 460 m 2m No incidents
1
Kurobe Dam, Toyama
Low Risk 924 m 11m No incidents
2
Kurobe Dam, Toyama
Low Risk 1.4 km 20m No incidents
3
Kurobe Dam, Toyama
Low Risk 2.3 km 31m No incidents
4
Tateyama, Toyama
Low Risk 1.8 km 26m No incidents
5
Tateyama, Toyama
Low Risk 47 km 16h 48m Includes steps No incidents
6
Jiigatake, Nagano
Moderate Risk 18 km 3h 54m 1 sightings within 5 km

Size: juvenile

Ōmachi, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
7
Omachi, Nagano
Moderate Risk 7.1 km 1h 36m 1 sightings within 5 km

Size: juvenile

Ōmachi, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
G
Omachi, Nagano
Total Distance: 78 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Time data not available

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, 1 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 2 weeks ago near Ōmachi, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 78 km route runs from Kurobe Dam to Omachi, passing through Toyama and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 1 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 Ōmachi, Nagano. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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