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Mount Norikura to Matsumoto Cycling Route

Cycling · Moderate Risk · 12 km · 28m · 2 stops · 1 sighting · Saved June 22, 2026 · Last updated 8 hours ago
Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
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Safety Summary

This 12 km route runs from Mount Norikura to Matsumoto, passing through Gifu and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 1 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 Matsumoto 宮ノ原, Nagano.

With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Mount Norikura
Low Risk

Mount Norikura

Gifu

1,212 incidents

Mount Norikura
Low Risk

Mount Norikura

Gifu

1,212 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mount Norikura, Gifu
Moderate Risk 12 km 28m 1 sightings within 5 km
Matsumoto 宮ノ原, Nagano

While driving to Norikura to do some sunrise photography a bear ran across the road in front of me. It was quite foggy but I could clearly recognize it was a bear. It disappeared into the forest between some houses.

Matsumoto 宮ノ原, Nagano

2 weeks ago
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Matsumoto, Nagano
Total Distance: 12 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 3:00 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

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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, 1 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 Matsumoto 宮ノ原, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 3:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 12 km route runs from Mount Norikura to Matsumoto, passing through Gifu and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 1 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 Matsumoto 宮ノ原, Nagano. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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