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Tateyama Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 6.2 km · 1h 29m · 2 stops · 6 sightings · Saved May 15, 2026 · Last updated 8 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 6.2 km route starts and ends around Tateyama, passing through Toyama. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 16 hours ago near Tateyama, 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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Tateyama, Toyama
Moderate Risk 6.2 km 1h 29m 6 sightings within 5 km
Tateyama, Toyama

Witnessed one bear cub crossing the road.

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·16 hours ago
Tateyama, Toyama

Observed crossing the road toward the river

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·6 days ago

Sighted what appeared to be a bear.

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·1 week ago
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Tateyama, Toyama

Around 3:00 PM on July 22, a bear-like animal was sighted in Sotaniguchi, Tateyama Town.

Tateyama, Toyama

News ·1 week ago

Sighted one bear

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·1 week ago
Tateyama, Toyama

On Saturday, July 10, bear sign information was reported on Monday, July 13.

Tateyama, Toyama

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Tateyama, Toyama
Total Distance: 6.2 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 15:00 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

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, 6 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 16 hours ago near Tateyama, Toyama.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 15:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 6.2 km route starts and ends around Tateyama, passing through Toyama. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 16 hours ago near Tateyama, 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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