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Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design to Tonami Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 24 km · 2 stops · 18 sightings · Saved May 4, 2026 · Last updated 7 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 24 km route runs from Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design to Tonami within Toyama. In the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Imizu, Toyama.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

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

Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design
High Risk

Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design

Toyama

4,156 incidents

Kureha yama
Moderate Risk

Kureha yama

Toyama

978 incidents

Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design
High Risk

Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design

Toyama

4,156 incidents

Kureha yama
Moderate Risk

Kureha yama

Toyama

978 incidents

Route Timeline

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Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design, Toyama
High Risk 24 km 18 sightings within 5 km
Imizu, Toyama

Sighted an animal believed to be a bear about 1.2 m in size. On-site inspection found no traces.

Imizu, Toyama

Official ·3 days ago
Toyama, Toyama

Sighted something that appeared to be a bear

Toyama, Toyama

Official ·4 days ago
Toyama, Toyama

An animal resembling a bear was sighted in Ippongi, Toyama City, around 6:00 AM on June 19.

Toyama, Toyama

News ·5 days ago
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Toyama, Toyama

Cub sighted on the Shōmyō Falls trail

Toyama, Toyama

Official ·1 week ago
Toyama, Toyama

Witnessed an adult approximately 100 cm in size crossing the road.

Toyama, Toyama

Official ·1 week ago
Imizu, Toyama

An animal believed to be a bear over 1 meter in size crossed the road.

Imizu, Toyama

Official ·1 week ago
Imizu, Toyama

A bear-like animal was sighted in Kurokawa, Imizu City.

Imizu, Toyama

News ·1 week ago
Imizu, Toyama

An animal believed to be a bear about 50 cm in size crossed the road.

Imizu, Toyama

Official ·1 week ago

An animal believed to be a bear was sighted climbing a slope at Taikoyama Land in Imizu City.

Imizu, Toyama

News ·1 week ago

An adult bear about 1 m in size was seen crossing the road.

Toyama, Toyama

Official ·1 week ago

A bear about 1 meter long was sighted at the prefecture-managed Wild Bird Garden in Mikuma, Toyama City.

Toyama, Toyama

News ·2 weeks ago

At Kenmin Park Wild Bird Garden in Toyama City, a nearby resident came face-to-face with an adult bear about 1 meter long.

Toyama, Toyama

News ·2 weeks ago
Imizu, Toyama

A bear-like animal was sighted in Kurokawa, Imizu City.

Imizu, Toyama

News ·2 weeks ago
Tonami, Toyama

Discovered footprints.

Tonami, Toyama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Toyama, Toyama

Sighted something that appeared to be a bear.

Toyama, Toyama

Official ·2 weeks ago

Around 9:30 on 2026-06-05, an animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Mikuma, Toyama City.

Toyama, Toyama

News ·2 weeks ago

Bear AI camera detected one bear.

Tonami, Toyama

Official ·1 month ago
Toyama, Toyama

Witnessed something like a cub crossing the road.

Toyama, Toyama

Official ·1 month ago
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Tonami, Toyama
Total Distance: 24 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 with 2 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

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Fire/Ambulance

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Imizu, Toyama.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 24 km route runs from Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design to Tonami within Toyama. In the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Imizu, Toyama. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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