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Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design to Tonami Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 24 km · 2 stops · 26 sightings · Saved May 4, 2026 · Last updated 12 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, 26 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 7 of them. The latest sighting was reported 23 hours ago near Toyama, Toyama.

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

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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

4,246 incidents

Kureha yama
High Risk

Kureha yama

Toyama

1,051 incidents

Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design
High Risk

Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design

Toyama

4,246 incidents

Kureha yama
High Risk

Kureha yama

Toyama

1,051 incidents

Route Timeline

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Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design, Toyama
High Risk 24 km 26 sightings within 5 km
Toyama, Toyama

Old footprints and signs of a bear eating watermelon were confirmed in Takayashiki, Toyama City.

Toyama, Toyama

News ·23 hours ago
Imizu, Toyama

One bear-like animal was sighted in Mitoida, Imizu City, around 3:50 PM on August 4.

Imizu, Toyama

News ·3 days ago
Imizu, Toyama

Witnessed a 1 m-long bear.

Imizu, Toyama

Official ·3 days ago
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Toyama, Toyama

Witnessed an animal believed to be a bear about 1 meter in length moving from the bushes beside a house to the bushes on the north side.

Toyama, Toyama

Official ·4 days ago
Imizu, Toyama

At around 2:50 a.m. on 2026-08-03, one bear-like animal was sighted in Nōde, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture.

Imizu, Toyama

News ·5 days ago
Takaoka, Toyama

A bear-like animal was sighted in Shimoyamada, Takaoka City.

Takaoka, Toyama

News ·6 days ago

Sighted one animal believed to be a bear

Takaoka, Toyama

Official ·6 days ago
Toyama, Toyama

Traces of a bear eating a watermelon were discovered

Toyama, Toyama

Official ·1 week ago
Toyama, Toyama

In Horikawa-cho, Toyama City, traces showed bear damage to home-garden watermelons.

Toyama, Toyama

News ·1 week ago
Toyama, Toyama

Discovered bear tracks, droppings, and signs of a eaten watermelon

Toyama, Toyama

Official ·1 week ago
Toyama, Toyama

Sighted something believed to be a bear

Toyama, Toyama

Official ·1 week ago
Toyama, Toyama

In Horikawa-cho, Toyama City, a bear believed to be an adult was recorded on a dashcam running along a road and entering a residential lot.

Toyama, Toyama

News ·1 week ago

Bear tracks confirmed

Toyama, Toyama

Official ·1 week ago
Toyama, Toyama

Bear tracks were found at Hane Peaceful Park in Hane, Fuchu-machi, Toyama City.

Toyama, Toyama

News ·1 week ago
Toyama, Toyama

Bear itself confirmed from photo provided by the discoverer

Toyama, Toyama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Toyama, Toyama

On 2026-07-23 around 10:45, a resident saw one bear in Fuchu-machi Konagasawa, Toyama City.

Toyama, Toyama

News ·2 weeks ago
Toyama, Toyama

Sighted an animal approximately 1 meter in size

Toyama, Toyama

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear-like animal was sighted in Fuchu-machi, Mizutani, Toyama City.

Toyama, Toyama

News ·2 weeks ago
Imizu, Toyama

A bear-like animal was sighted in Kurokawa, Imizu City, around 7:15 p.m. on July 17.

Imizu, Toyama

News ·3 weeks ago

In Hirano, Imizu City, a woman driving a car saw an animal resembling a bear running on the road; it was considered a cub and disappeared toward Taikoyama Park Cemetery.

Imizu, Toyama

News ·3 weeks ago
Imizu, Toyama

An animal believed to be a bear crossed the road and headed south.

Imizu, Toyama

Official ·3 weeks ago
Imizu, Toyama

A bear-like animal was sighted in Aoidani, Imizu City, around 2:20 p.m. on July 17.

Imizu, Toyama

News ·3 weeks ago
Imizu, Toyama

An adult bear was sighted in Shogendera, Imizu City, around 5:25 a.m. on July 17.

Imizu, Toyama

News ·3 weeks ago

Sighted an adult bear during patrol

Imizu, Toyama

Official ·3 weeks ago
Imizu, Toyama

One bear was sighted on a road in Shogenzi, Imizu City, and quickly returned to the bushes.

Imizu, Toyama

News ·3 weeks ago
Imizu, Toyama

Sighted an animal believed to be a bear

Imizu, Toyama

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Tonami, Toyama
Total Distance: 24 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 19:00 with 5 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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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 26 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 7 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 23 hours ago near Toyama, Toyama.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 19:00. 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, 26 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 7 of them. The latest sighting was reported 23 hours ago near Toyama, Toyama. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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