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Suzuki Plaza to Shimojo Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 125 km · 2h 24m · 2 stops · 7 sightings · Saved May 16, 2026 · Last updated 2 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 125 km route runs from Suzuki Plaza to Shimojo, passing through Shizuoka, Nagano, and Aichi. In the past 30 days, 7 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 Yasuoka Shippeino, Nagano.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Suzuki Plaza
Low Risk

Suzuki Plaza

Shizuoka

9 incidents

Suzuki Plaza
Low Risk

Suzuki Plaza

Shizuoka

9 incidents

Route Timeline

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Suzuki Plaza, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 125 km 2h 24m Includes steps 7 sightings within 5 km
Yasuoka Shippeino, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Yasuoka Shippeino, Nagano

Official ·1 day ago
Iida, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Iida, Nagano

Official ·2 days ago

One male Asiatic black bear was trapped and captured in Misawa, Toyone Village, Aichi Prefecture.

Toyone Misawa, Aichi

News ·1 week ago
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Yasuoka Kadoshima, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Yasuoka Kadoshima, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago

Toyone Sakauba, Aichi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Anan Nishijo, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Anan Nishijo, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Urugi, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Urugi, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Shimojo, Nagano
Total Distance: 125 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Time data not available

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, 7 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 Yasuoka Shippeino, 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 125 km route runs from Suzuki Plaza to Shimojo, passing through Shizuoka, Nagano, and Aichi. In the past 30 days, 7 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 Yasuoka Shippeino, Nagano. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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