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Nagano to Myoko Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 34 km · 7h 31m · 5 stops · 14 sightings · Saved July 6, 2026 · Last updated 8 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 34 km route runs from Nagano to Myoko, passing through Nagano and Niigata. In the past 30 days, 14 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Myoko, Niigata.

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

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Route Profile

Route Timeline

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Nagano
Moderate Risk 19 km 4h 29m 6 sightings within 5 km
Myoko, Niigata

A passerby spotted one bear in the Suginosawa area of Myoko City.

Myoko, Niigata

News ·5 days ago

Around 6:30 PM on July 6, a bear was sighted in Kashiwabara, Shinano Town, Nagano Prefecture.

Shinano, Nagano

News ·6 days ago

Size: juvenile

Nagano, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Myoko, Niigata

At around 9:50 on June 22, a bear was sighted in Suginozawa, Myoko City.

Myoko, Niigata

News ·2 weeks ago
Myoko, Niigata

While driving on Prefectural Route Suginosawa-Futamata Line, (a witness) observed one bear crossing the road from east to west.

Myoko, Niigata

Official ·2 weeks ago

One bear was sighted in Kahara, Shinanomachi, Nagano.

Shinano, Nagano

News ·3 weeks ago
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Myoko, Niigata
Moderate Risk 5.9 km 1h 12m 2 sightings within 5 km
Myoko, Niigata

A passerby spotted one bear in the Suginosawa area of Myoko City.

Myoko, Niigata

News ·5 days ago
Myoko, Niigata

At around 9:50 on June 22, a bear was sighted in Suginozawa, Myoko City.

Myoko, Niigata

News ·2 weeks ago
2
Shinano, Nagano
Moderate Risk 5.5 km 1h 3m 9 sightings within 5 km
Myoko, Niigata

A passerby spotted one bear in the Suginosawa area of Myoko City.

Myoko, Niigata

News ·5 days ago
Myoko, Niigata

While traveling on Prefectural Route Myoko Kogen Park Line, a single bear was sighted crossing the road from north to south.

Myoko, Niigata

Official ·1 week ago

Size: Adult

Shinano Nojiri, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Show 6 more
Myoko, Niigata

While driving on Prefectural Route Suginosawa-Futamata, a single bear was observed moving across the road from the west side to the east side.

Myoko, Niigata

Official ·2 weeks ago
Myoko, Niigata

At around 9:50 on June 22, a bear was sighted in Suginozawa, Myoko City.

Myoko, Niigata

News ·2 weeks ago
Myoko, Niigata

While driving on Prefectural Route Suginosawa-Futamata Line, (a witness) observed one bear crossing the road from east to west.

Myoko, Niigata

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Oaza Kehashizaka, Myoko.

Myoko, Niigata

News ·3 weeks ago
Myoko, Niigata

While driving on Prefectural Route Suginosawa-Futamata, I witnessed one bear entering the forest on the east side of the road.

Myoko, Niigata

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted on a road in Keishizaka, Myoko City.

Myoko, Niigata

News ·3 weeks ago
3
Shinano, Nagano
Moderate Risk 3.8 km 46m 9 sightings within 5 km
Myoko, Niigata

A bear was sighted in Akakura, Myoko City.

Myoko, Niigata

News ·1 week ago
Myoko, Niigata

While traveling on Prefectural Route Myoko Kogen Park Line, a single bear was sighted crossing the road from north to south.

Myoko, Niigata

Official ·1 week ago

Size: Adult

Shinano Nojiri, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Show 6 more
Myoko, Niigata

While walking along the municipal road Futamata-Akakura Onsen Line, near the underpass box of the Joshin-etsu Expressway, I witnessed one bear crossing the road from south to north.

Myoko, Niigata

Official ·1 week ago
Myoko, Niigata

While driving on Prefectural Route Suginosawa-Futamata, a single bear was observed moving across the road from the west side to the east side.

Myoko, Niigata

Official ·2 weeks ago
Myoko, Niigata

While driving on Prefectural Route Suginosawa-Futamata Line, (a witness) observed one bear crossing the road from east to west.

Myoko, Niigata

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Oaza Kehashizaka, Myoko.

Myoko, Niigata

News ·3 weeks ago
Myoko, Niigata

While driving on Prefectural Route Suginosawa-Futamata, I witnessed one bear entering the forest on the east side of the road.

Myoko, Niigata

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted on a road in Keishizaka, Myoko City.

Myoko, Niigata

News ·3 weeks ago
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Myoko, Niigata
Total Distance: 34 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 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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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 14 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 5 days ago near Myoko, Niigata.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 34 km route runs from Nagano to Myoko, passing through Nagano and Niigata. In the past 30 days, 14 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Myoko, Niigata. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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