This 14 km route runs from Tateyama to Tateyama Caldera Sabo Museum within Toyama. In the past 30 days, 10 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 Tateyama, Toyama.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
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The so-called 'Shomyo Road' leading to Shomyo Falls in Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture, which had been closed after two tourists were attacked by a bear, was partially reopened on the 20th. A radio cassette player has been installed as a bear countermeasure, while the trail to Shomyo Falls remains closed and vigilance continues.
Tateyama, Toyama
The road to the tourist site Shomyo Falls in Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture, which had been closed after two people were attacked by a bear earlier this month, was partially reopened on the 20th from the Katsuradai Gate toward Shomyo Falls. The attack is only described as occurring "this month" in the report; the victims were two people (a man and a woman).
Tateyama, Toyama
A bear-related human injury occurred on the promenade at Shomyo Falls in Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture, and the so-called Shomyo Road was closed; part of the road between Katsuradai Gate and Shomyo-daira rest area partially reopened on the 20th. At reopening, leaflets warning visitors about bears were distributed and a radio/cassette player was installed at the Shomyo-daira lookout.
Tateyama, Toyama
On May 16, 2026, a human injury caused by a bear occurred on the walking path at Shomyo Falls in Ashikuraji, Tateyama Town, leading to closure of the path and the prefectural road (commonly called Shomyo Road). On the first weekend after the incident, out-of-prefecture visitors unaware of the restrictions turned back at the gate.
Tateyama, Toyama
On the promenade to Shomyo Falls in Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture, bear attacks occurred repeatedly, injuring an 86-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman (two people in total). The bears are believed to have fled downstream and into the mountains, and the walkway was closed on the 15th while authorities remain on alert.
Tateyama, Toyama
Human injuries caused by bears
Tateyama, Toyama
Around 14:10 on May 14, 2026, an 86-year-old man, believed to be a tourist, was attacked by a bear near the parking area of the Shomyo Falls walking path in Tateyama Town and was reported bleeding from the face. A doctor helicopter was dispatched and treatment is underway at the scene; the extent of his injuries is unknown and the bear's whereabouts are unclear.
Tateyama, Toyama
Near Shomyo Falls in Tateyama Town on May 14, 2026 at around 14:00, an 86-year-old man was attacked by a bear and sustained facial injuries. The man was believed to be walking on the trail leading to Shomyo Falls; his exact condition is unknown.
Tateyama, Toyama
On May 14, 2026, two people were attacked and injured by a bear on the promenade at Shomyo Falls in Tateyama Town. In response, the prefecture decided to extend the bear sighting warning period until the end of June.
Tateyama, Toyama
Bear sighting
Tateyama, Toyama
Peak activity at 14:00 with 3 incidents
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In the past 30 days, 10 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 Tateyama, Toyama.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 14:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 14 km route runs from Tateyama to Tateyama Caldera Sabo Museum within Toyama. In the past 30 days, 10 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 Tateyama, Toyama. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
