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Mount Mizugaki to Shiojiri Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 91 km · 18h 42m · 5 stops · 3 sightings · Saved May 21, 2026 · Last updated 22 minutes ago
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Safety Summary

This 91 km route runs from Mount Mizugaki to Shiojiri, passing through Yamanashi and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Okaya Kawagishi, 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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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (4)

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

Mount Mizugaki
Low Risk

Mount Mizugaki

Yamanashi

14 incidents

Mount Kinpu
Low Risk

Mount Kinpu

Yamanashi

19 incidents

Suwa Garasunosato Museum
Moderate Risk

Suwa Garasunosato Museum

Nagano

253 incidents

Tenryū River
Moderate Risk

Tenryū River

Nagano

275 incidents

Mount Mizugaki
Low Risk

Mount Mizugaki

Yamanashi

14 incidents

Mount Kinpu
Low Risk

Mount Kinpu

Yamanashi

19 incidents

Suwa Garasunosato Museum
Moderate Risk

Suwa Garasunosato Museum

Nagano

253 incidents

Tenryū River
Moderate Risk

Tenryū River

Nagano

275 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mount Mizugaki, Yamanashi
Low Risk 5.4 km 1h 36m No incidents
1
Mount Kinpu, Yamanashi
Low Risk 6.9 km 1h 13m No incidents
2
Mount Mizugaki, Yamanashi
Low Risk 1.5 km 13m No incidents
3
Hokuto, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 77 km 15h 40m 3 sightings within 5 km
Okaya Kawagishi, Nagano

Size: Adult

Okaya Kawagishi, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Shiojiri Kaminishijo, Nagano

Size: Adult

Shiojiri Kaminishijo, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi

Two bears believed to be a parent and child were sighted by a driver in Sutama-cho Wakamiko, Hokuto City.

Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi

News ·2 weeks ago
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Shiojiri, Nagano
Total Distance: 91 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

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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. 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 Okaya Kawagishi, 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 91 km route runs from Mount Mizugaki to Shiojiri, passing through Yamanashi and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Okaya Kawagishi, 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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