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Mikurigaike to Arimine Dam Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 30 km · 8h 7m · 8 stops · 3 sightings · Saved May 11, 2026 · Last updated 29 minutes ago
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Safety Summary

This 30 km route runs from Mikurigaike to Arimine Dam within Toyama. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tateyama, Toyama.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (5)

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

Mikurigaike
Low Risk

Mikurigaike

Toyama

570 incidents

Mount Tate
Low Risk

Mount Tate

Toyama

256 incidents

Tateyama Mountains
Low Risk

Tateyama Mountains

Toyama

256 incidents

Mount Yakushi
Low Risk

Mount Yakushi

Toyama

35 incidents

Arimine Dam
Low Risk

Arimine Dam

Toyama

1,296 incidents

Mikurigaike
Low Risk

Mikurigaike

Toyama

570 incidents

Mount Tate
Low Risk

Mount Tate

Toyama

256 incidents

Tateyama Mountains
Low Risk

Tateyama Mountains

Toyama

256 incidents

Mount Yakushi
Low Risk

Mount Yakushi

Toyama

35 incidents

Arimine Dam
Low Risk

Arimine Dam

Toyama

1,296 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mikurigaike, Toyama
Moderate Risk 2.4 km 55m Includes steps 3 sightings within 5 km

One adult bear sighted near Shin-Shindodo Norikoshi (Shinshindō Norikoshi)

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·1 day ago

A hiker descended from Shin-Murodō Norikoshi down to Jōdo-sawa.

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·1 day ago

An animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Ashikuraji, Tateyama Town.

Tateyama, Toyama

News ·1 week ago
1
Mount Tate, Toyama
Moderate Risk 1.2 km 20m 3 sightings within 5 km

One adult bear sighted near Shin-Shindodo Norikoshi (Shinshindō Norikoshi)

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·1 day ago

A hiker descended from Shin-Murodō Norikoshi down to Jōdo-sawa.

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·1 day ago

An animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Ashikuraji, Tateyama Town.

Tateyama, Toyama

News ·1 week ago
2
Mount Tate, Toyama
Moderate Risk 1.9 km 34m Trail / off-road 3 sightings within 5 km

One adult bear sighted near Shin-Shindodo Norikoshi (Shinshindō Norikoshi)

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·1 day ago

A hiker descended from Shin-Murodō Norikoshi down to Jōdo-sawa.

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·1 day ago

An animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Ashikuraji, Tateyama Town.

Tateyama, Toyama

News ·1 week ago
3
Mount Tate, Toyama
Moderate Risk 803 m 8m 3 sightings within 5 km

One adult bear sighted near Shin-Shindodo Norikoshi (Shinshindō Norikoshi)

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·1 day ago

A hiker descended from Shin-Murodō Norikoshi down to Jōdo-sawa.

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·1 day ago

An animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Ashikuraji, Tateyama Town.

Tateyama, Toyama

News ·1 week ago
4
Mount Tate, Toyama
Moderate Risk 13 km 3h 48m 3 sightings within 5 km

One adult bear sighted near Shin-Shindodo Norikoshi (Shinshindō Norikoshi)

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·1 day ago

A hiker descended from Shin-Murodō Norikoshi down to Jōdo-sawa.

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·1 day ago

An animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Ashikuraji, Tateyama Town.

Tateyama, Toyama

News ·1 week ago
5
Mount Yakushi, Toyama
Low Risk 2.3 km 17m No incidents
6
Mount Yakushi, Toyama
Low Risk 8.2 km 2h 3m No incidents
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Arimine Dam, Toyama
Total Distance: 30 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 11:00 with 2 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, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tateyama, Toyama.

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 30 km route runs from Mikurigaike to Arimine Dam within Toyama. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tateyama, Toyama. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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