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Mount Shirouma to Karamatsu take Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 26 km · 6h 30m · 2 stops · 15 sightings · Saved May 14, 2026 · Last updated 9 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 26 km route runs from Mount Shirouma to Karamatsu take, passing through Nagano and Toyama. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Hakuba, Nagano.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

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

Mount Shirouma
Low Risk

Mount Shirouma

Nagano

189 incidents

Chūbu-Sangaku National Park
Moderate Risk

Chūbu-Sangaku National Park

Nagano

403 incidents

Karamatsu take
Moderate Risk

Karamatsu take

Toyama

165 incidents

Mount Shirouma
Low Risk

Mount Shirouma

Nagano

189 incidents

Chūbu-Sangaku National Park
Moderate Risk

Chūbu-Sangaku National Park

Nagano

403 incidents

Karamatsu take
Moderate Risk

Karamatsu take

Toyama

165 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mount Shirouma, Nagano
High Risk 26 km 6h 30m Includes steps 15 sightings within 5 km

Size: adult

Hakuba, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: adult

Hakuba, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Hakuba, Nagano

Size: adult and cub

Hakuba, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
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Size: adult (fully grown)

Hakuba, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Hakuba, Nagano

Size: Adult (fully grown)

Hakuba, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Hakuba, Nagano

Size: Adult

Hakuba, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Hakuba, Nagano

Size: Adult (fully grown)

Hakuba, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hakuba, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Hakuba, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hakuba, Nagano

Size: adult with cub(s)

Hakuba, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hakuba, Nagano

Size: adult

Hakuba, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hakuba Hokujo, Nagano

A bear was sighted in Hokujo, Hakuba Village, around 4:04 PM on June 11.

Hakuba Hokujo, Nagano

News ·2 weeks ago
Hakuba, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Hakuba, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Hakuba, Nagano

Size: adult with cubs

Hakuba, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Hakuba, Nagano

Size: Adult

Hakuba, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Hakuba, Nagano

Size: adult

Hakuba, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Karamatsu take, Toyama
Total Distance: 26 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 16:00 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, 15 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 1 week ago near Hakuba, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 26 km route runs from Mount Shirouma to Karamatsu take, passing through Nagano and Toyama. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Hakuba, Nagano. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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