This 17 km route runs from Mount Shirouma to Hakuba, passing through Nagano and Toyama. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Hakuba, Nagano.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
Peak activity at 9:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Hakuba, Nagano.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 17 km route runs from Mount Shirouma to Hakuba, passing through Nagano and Toyama. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Hakuba, Nagano. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
