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Toyama Castle to Jinzū River Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 10 km · 2h 2m · 2 stops · 8 sightings · Saved May 9, 2026 · Last updated 16 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 10 km route runs from Toyama Castle to Jinzū River within Toyama. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Toyama, Toyama.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

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

Toyama Castle
High Risk

Toyama Castle

Toyama

4,636 incidents

Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design
High Risk

Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design

Toyama

4,246 incidents

Jinzū River
High Risk

Jinzū River

Toyama

2,039 incidents

Toyama Castle
High Risk

Toyama Castle

Toyama

4,636 incidents

Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design
High Risk

Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design

Toyama

4,246 incidents

Jinzū River
High Risk

Jinzū River

Toyama

2,039 incidents

Route Timeline

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Toyama Castle, Toyama
Moderate Risk 10 km 2h 2m 8 sightings within 5 km
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

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
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Toyama, Toyama

One adult bear was sighted in Saikakuji, Toyama City.

Toyama, Toyama

News ·1 week ago
Toyama, Toyama

Sighted an animal resembling a bear

Toyama, Toyama

Official ·1 week ago
Toyama, Toyama

An adult bear was sighted in Fuchu-machi Kamikuwata, Toyama City.

Toyama, Toyama

News ·1 week ago
Toyama, Toyama

Sighted something that appeared to be a bear

Toyama, Toyama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Toyama, Toyama

A bear-like animal was sighted in Mizuhashishinbo, Toyama City.

Toyama, Toyama

News ·3 weeks ago
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Jinzū River, Toyama
Total Distance: 10 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 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

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, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Toyama, Toyama.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 10 km route runs from Toyama Castle to Jinzū River within Toyama. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Toyama, Toyama. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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