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Mount Madarao Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 551 m · 1m · 2 stops · 4 sightings · Saved July 26, 2026 · Last updated 7 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 551 m route starts and ends around Mount Madarao, passing through Nagano. In the past 30 days, 4 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 Myoko, Niigata.

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

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Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Mount Madarao
Moderate Risk

Mount Madarao

Nagano

642 incidents

Mount Madarao
Moderate Risk

Mount Madarao

Nagano

642 incidents

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Mount Madarao, Nagano
Moderate Risk 551 m 1m 4 sightings within 5 km
Myoko, Niigata

A bear was sighted in Tarumoto, Myoko City.

Myoko, Niigata

News ·2 weeks ago
Iiyama, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Iiyama, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear fell from the trees around between lift pylons 14 and 15 on the tracking course between Tangram Madarao Hotel and Nojiri Lake Terrace, then ran up the mountain.

Shinano 古海, Nagano

2 weeks ago
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Shinano 古海, Nagano

While trekking the Shinetsu Trail, I spotted a bear walking on Mansaka Pass. About 1 meter long.

Shinano 古海, Nagano

3 weeks ago
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Mount Madarao, Nagano
Total Distance: 551 m

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 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, 4 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 Myoko, Niigata.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 551 m route starts and ends around Mount Madarao, passing through Nagano. In the past 30 days, 4 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 Myoko, Niigata. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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