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Matsumoto to Tateyama Drive

Driving · High Risk · 140 km · 3h 31m · 3 stops · 19 sightings · Saved May 26, 2026 · Last updated 22 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 140 km route runs from Matsumoto to Tateyama, passing through Nagano, Gifu, and Toyama. In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Tateyama, Toyama.

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, Gifu, Toyama.

Sakamaki Onsen
Low Risk

Sakamaki Onsen

Nagano

1,662 incidents

Tateyama Caldera Sabo Museum
Low Risk

Tateyama Caldera Sabo Museum

Toyama

2,391 incidents

Sakamaki Onsen
Low Risk

Sakamaki Onsen

Nagano

1,662 incidents

Tateyama Caldera Sabo Museum
Low Risk

Tateyama Caldera Sabo Museum

Toyama

2,391 incidents

Route Timeline

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Matsumoto, Nagano
Moderate Risk 36 km 1h 13m 4 sightings within 5 km
Matsumoto, Nagano

Size: adult

Matsumoto, Nagano

Official ·5 days ago
Matsumoto, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Matsumoto, Nagano

Official ·6 days ago

Size: Adult

Matsumoto, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Size: Unknown

Matsumoto, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Takayama, Gifu
High Risk 104 km 2h 18m 15 sightings within 5 km
Tateyama, Toyama

Observed crossing the road toward the river

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·2 days ago

Sighted what appeared to be a bear.

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·4 days ago
Tateyama, Toyama

Around 3:00 PM on July 22, a bear-like animal was sighted in Sotaniguchi, Tateyama Town.

Tateyama, Toyama

News ·4 days ago
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Sighted one bear

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·1 week ago

One bear was sighted in Maki, Toyama City, around 3 PM.

Toyama, Toyama

News ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted in Kamitakara-cho Kuzuyama, Takayama City, around 3:50 PM.

Takayama 上宝町葛山, Gifu

News ·1 week ago
Tateyama, Toyama

On Saturday, July 10, bear sign information was reported on Monday, July 13.

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·2 weeks ago

One adult bear was sighted.

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·2 weeks ago

Hida 神岡町跡津川, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tateyama, Toyama

Witnessed something resembling a bear near the Tateyama Station parking lot.

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Takayama 奥飛騨温泉郷赤桶, Gifu

Takayama 奥飛騨温泉郷赤桶, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago

At around 2:15 PM on July 3, one bear was sighted in Sasajima, Okuhidaonsengo, Takayama City.

Takayama 奥飛騨温泉郷笹嶋, Gifu

News ·3 weeks ago

Takayama 奥飛騨温泉郷蓼之俣, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Okuhida Onsengo Sasajima, Takayama City, around 16:55 on June 29.

Takayama 奥飛騨温泉郷笹嶋, Gifu

News ·3 weeks ago
Toyama, Toyama

Found signs that the barn's hay has been disturbed

Toyama, Toyama

Official ·1 month ago
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Tateyama, Toyama
Total Distance: 140 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 15:00 with 3 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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Police
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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, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Tateyama, Toyama.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 15:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 140 km route runs from Matsumoto to Tateyama, passing through Nagano, Gifu, and Toyama. In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Tateyama, Toyama. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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