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Yamanochi Drive

Driving · High Risk · 10.0 km · 16m · 2 stops · 10 sightings · Saved May 21, 2026 · Last updated 11 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 10.0 km route starts and ends around Yamanochi, passing through Nagano. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Yamanouchi Yomase, Nagano.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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Yamanochi, Nagano
High Risk 10.0 km 16m 10 sightings within 5 km
Yamanouchi Yomase, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Yamanouchi Yomase, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago
Yamanouchi, Nagano

Size: Adult (fully grown)

Yamanouchi, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: adult

Yamanouchi Yomase, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
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Yamanouchi, Nagano

Size: Adult

Yamanouchi, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nakano Shinoi, Nagano

Size: Adult

Nakano Shinoi, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nakano Shinno, Nagano

A bear was sighted in Niino, Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture on 2026-07-18.

Nakano Shinno, Nagano

News ·1 week ago

Size: Unknown

Yamanouchi Yomase, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kijimadaira Kamikijima, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kijimadaira Kamikijima, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Yamanouchi Sano, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Yamanouchi Sano, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Yamanouchi Sano, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Yamanouchi Sano, Nagano

Official ·1 month ago
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Yamanochi, Nagano
Total Distance: 10.0 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, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Yamanouchi Yomase, 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 10.0 km route starts and ends around Yamanochi, passing through Nagano. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Yamanouchi Yomase, Nagano. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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