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This 86 km route runs from Takayama to Kamikōchi, passing through Gifu and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Matsumoto, Nagano.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
20 meters past the bear sighting notice board, spotted a bear cub on the left side of the wooden bridge.
Matsumoto, Nagano
Small black bear about 100/150 meters next to hiking trail.
Matsumoto, Nagano
Adult with baby. Location is not completely accurate but the bears were just near the main tourist walking trail.
Matsumoto, Nagano
It was a fairly thin bear. I spotted it about 15 meters to my side moving away toward the rear.
Matsumoto, Nagano
一頭母熊帶小熊 A female bear was followed by a cub.
Matsumoto, Nagano
20 meters past the bear sighting notice board, spotted a bear cub on the left side of the wooden bridge.
Matsumoto, Nagano
Small black bear about 100/150 meters next to hiking trail.
Matsumoto, Nagano
Adult with baby. Location is not completely accurate but the bears were just near the main tourist walking trail.
Matsumoto, Nagano
It was a fairly thin bear. I spotted it about 15 meters to my side moving away toward the rear.
Matsumoto, Nagano
一頭母熊帶小熊 A female bear was followed by a cub.
Matsumoto, Nagano
Peak activity at 13:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.
The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Matsumoto, Nagano.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 86 km route runs from Takayama to Kamikōchi, passing through Gifu and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Matsumoto, Nagano. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
