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Kurobe Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 38 km · 8h 9m · 2 stops · 11 sightings · Saved June 20, 2026 · Last updated 9 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 38 km route starts and ends around Kurobe, passing through Toyama. In the past 30 days, 11 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 Kurobe 宇奈月町音澤, Toyama.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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Kurobe, Toyama
High Risk 38 km 8h 9m 11 sightings within 5 km
Kurobe 宇奈月町音澤, Toyama

A single cub was sighted crossing the road from the Kurobe River toward the mountain side.

Kurobe 宇奈月町音澤, Toyama

Official ·1 week ago

One cub was sighted

Kurobe 若栗, Toyama

Official ·2 weeks ago

One bear was sighted.

Kurobe 黒部峡谷口, Toyama

Official ·2 weeks ago
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One bear was culled by emergency shooting along the coast in Yokozaki Shin, Asahi Town.

Asahi, Toyama

News ·3 weeks ago

A bear appeared along the coast in Yokozaki Shin, Asahi Town, and moved into a coastal windbreak forest.

Asahi, Toyama

News ·3 weeks ago
Asahi, Toyama

Witnessed an adult bear about 1 meter in length crossing the road.

Asahi, Toyama

Official ·3 weeks ago
Asahi, Toyama

A fully grown bear about 1 meter in size was seen crossing the river and climbing up into the mountains.

Asahi, Toyama

Official ·3 weeks ago

One adult bear was sighted in Motoyashiki, Asahi Town.

Asahi, Toyama

News ·3 weeks ago
Asahi, Toyama

Witnessed an adult bear about 1 m in size crossing the road.

Asahi, Toyama

Official ·3 weeks ago
Asahi, Toyama

Around 6:30 on 2026-06-15, a bear was sighted in Sakuramachi, Asahi Town, Toyama Prefecture.

Asahi, Toyama

News ·3 weeks ago
Asahi, Toyama

Sighted an adult bear about 1 meter in size

Asahi, Toyama

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Kurobe, Toyama
Total Distance: 38 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 6:00 with 4 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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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, 11 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 Kurobe 宇奈月町音澤, Toyama.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 38 km route starts and ends around Kurobe, passing through Toyama. In the past 30 days, 11 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 Kurobe 宇奈月町音澤, Toyama. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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