Fujimi to Mount Nyukasa Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 9.3 km · 2h 45m · 2 stops · 6 sightings · Saved June 6, 2026 · Last updated 4 hours ago

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Safety Summary

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Low Risk

Mount Nyukasa

Nagano

53 incidents

Low Risk

Mount Nyukasa

Nagano

53 incidents

Route Timeline

Fujimi, Nagano

Moderate Risk 9.3 km 2h 45m Includes steps 6 sightings within 5 km

Size: unknown

Fujimi, Nagano

Official ·1 day ago

Size: cub

Fujimi, Nagano

Official ·5 days ago

Size: adult (fully grown)

Fujimi, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago

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Size: Adult

Fujimi, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago

Size: Adult

Fujimi, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago

Around noon on 2026-05-25, a bear was sighted in Fujimi, Fujimi Town, Nagano Prefecture.

Fujimi, Nagano

News ·3 weeks ago

Mount Nyukasa, Nagano

Total Distance: 9.3 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Time data not available

Asian black bears on your route

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

Safety Checklist

Bear spray - Carry and know how to use it Make noise - Talk loudly, clap, or use other sounds Food storage - Use bear canisters or hang food Travel in groups - Bears avoid larger groups Avoid dawn/dusk - Peak bear activity times Stay on trails - Do not venture into dense vegetation Check conditions - Review latest incidents before going Tell someone - Share your trip plan

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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, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Fujimi, 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 9.3 km route runs from Fujimi to Mount Nyukasa within Nagano. In the past 30 days, 6 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 Fujimi, Nagano. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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