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Senjōjiki Cirque to Omachi Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 211 km · 2d 4h 3m · 3 stops · 21 sightings · Saved June 7, 2026 · Last updated 1 day ago
Based on Senjōjiki Cirque → Mikurigaike
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Safety Summary

This 211 km route runs from Senjōjiki Cirque to Omachi, passing through Nagano, Toyama, and Gifu. In the past 30 days, 21 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 13 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tateyama, Toyama.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (15)

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

Senjōjiki Cirque
Moderate Risk

Senjōjiki Cirque

Nagano

305 incidents

Mount Hōken
Moderate Risk

Mount Hōken

Nagano

138 incidents

Mount Kisokoma
Moderate Risk

Mount Kisokoma

Nagano

154 incidents

Kiso Mountains
Moderate Risk

Kiso Mountains

Nagano

154 incidents

Chūō Alps Quasi-National Park
Moderate Risk

Chūō Alps Quasi-National Park

Nagano

310 incidents

Sakamaki Onsen
Low Risk

Sakamaki Onsen

Nagano

1,616 incidents

Kamikōchi
Low Risk

Kamikōchi

Nagano

1,351 incidents

Mount Yari
Low Risk

Mount Yari

Nagano

130 incidents

Senjōjiki Cirque
Moderate Risk

Senjōjiki Cirque

Nagano

305 incidents

Mount Hōken
Moderate Risk

Mount Hōken

Nagano

138 incidents

Mount Kisokoma
Moderate Risk

Mount Kisokoma

Nagano

154 incidents

Kiso Mountains
Moderate Risk

Kiso Mountains

Nagano

154 incidents

Chūō Alps Quasi-National Park
Moderate Risk

Chūō Alps Quasi-National Park

Nagano

310 incidents

Sakamaki Onsen
Low Risk

Sakamaki Onsen

Nagano

1,616 incidents

Kamikōchi
Low Risk

Kamikōchi

Nagano

1,351 incidents

Mount Yari
Low Risk

Mount Yari

Nagano

130 incidents

Route Timeline

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Senjōjiki Cirque, Nagano
High Risk 140 km 1d 9h 7m Includes steps 21 sightings within 5 km
Tateyama, Toyama

A bear was sighted in Ashikuraji, Tateyama Town.

Tateyama, Toyama

News ·1 day ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 day ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 day ago
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大きさ: 幼獣

Matsumoto, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago

Size: Adult

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago

大きさ: 幼獣

Matsumoto Nagawa, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago

Size: Adult

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago

Size: adult (full-grown)

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago

Size: adult (fully grown)

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·4 days ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: adult

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·4 days ago

大きさ: 成獣

Matsumoto, Nagano

Official ·4 days ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·5 days ago

大きさ: 不明

Matsumoto Nagawa, Nagano

Official ·5 days ago
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

1 week ago
Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Size: adult

Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Kiso Shinkai, Nagano

Size: Adult

Kiso Shinkai, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Kiso Shinkai, Nagano

Size: Adult

Kiso Shinkai, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Kiso 大字薮原, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Kiso 大字薮原, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago

Two Cubs/young bears spotted running across hikers path

Shiojiri Narai, Nagano

2 weeks ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: cub (juvenile)

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
1
Mikurigaike, Toyama
Moderate Risk 71 km 18h 56m Includes steps 1 sightings within 5 km
Tateyama, Toyama

A bear was sighted in Ashikuraji, Tateyama Town.

Tateyama, Toyama

News ·1 day ago
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Omachi, Nagano
Total Distance: 211 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

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, 21 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 13 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tateyama, Toyama.

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 211 km route runs from Senjōjiki Cirque to Omachi, passing through Nagano, Toyama, and Gifu. In the past 30 days, 21 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 13 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tateyama, Toyama. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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