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Nagano Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 14 km · 2h 34m · 5 stops · 12 sightings · Saved May 11, 2026 · Last updated 17 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 14 km route starts and ends around Nagano, passing through Nagano. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Iizuna Jizokubo, Nagano.

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

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Nagano
Moderate Risk 1.3 km 18m 1 sightings within 5 km
Nagano, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Nagano, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Nagano
Moderate Risk 1.0 km 15m 1 sightings within 5 km
Nagano, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Nagano, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Nagano
High Risk 10 km 1h 52m 12 sightings within 5 km
Iizuna Jizokubo, Nagano

Size: Adult

Iizuna Jizokubo, Nagano

Official ·2 days ago
Iizuna, Nagano

A bear was sighted in Kawakami, Iizuna Town, Nagano Prefecture, around 05:45 on 2026-06-25.

Iizuna, Nagano

News ·3 days ago
Nagano Sakura, Nagano

Size: Adult

Nagano Sakura, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago
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Nagano Uematsu, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagano Uematsu, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nagano Nakazone, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagano Nakazone, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nagano Nakazone, Nagano

On the morning of 2026-06-15, a bear was sighted in Nakasone, Nagano City.

Nagano Nakazone, Nagano

News ·1 week ago

Around 08:10 on 2026-06-11, a bear was sighted in Sakaguchi, Iizuna Town, Nagano Prefecture.

Iizuna Sakaguchi, Nagano

News ·2 weeks ago
Nagano Izumidaira, Nagano

Size: adult

Nagano Izumidaira, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nagano Hirose, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagano Hirose, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nagano Mayumida, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Nagano Mayumida, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nagano, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Nagano, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nagano 富田, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagano 富田, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Nagano
High Risk 1.2 km 8m 11 sightings within 5 km
Iizuna Jizokubo, Nagano

Size: Adult

Iizuna Jizokubo, Nagano

Official ·2 days ago
Iizuna, Nagano

A bear was sighted in Kawakami, Iizuna Town, Nagano Prefecture, around 05:45 on 2026-06-25.

Iizuna, Nagano

News ·3 days ago
Nagano Sakura, Nagano

Size: Adult

Nagano Sakura, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago
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Nagano Uematsu, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagano Uematsu, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nagano Nakazone, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagano Nakazone, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nagano Nakazone, Nagano

On the morning of 2026-06-15, a bear was sighted in Nakasone, Nagano City.

Nagano Nakazone, Nagano

News ·1 week ago

Around 08:10 on 2026-06-11, a bear was sighted in Sakaguchi, Iizuna Town, Nagano Prefecture.

Iizuna Sakaguchi, Nagano

News ·2 weeks ago
Nagano Izumidaira, Nagano

Size: adult

Nagano Izumidaira, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nagano Hirose, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagano Hirose, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nagano Mayumida, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Nagano Mayumida, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nagano 富田, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagano 富田, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Nagano
Total Distance: 14 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 5:00 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, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Iizuna Jizokubo, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 5:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 14 km route starts and ends around Nagano, passing through Nagano. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Iizuna Jizokubo, Nagano. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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