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Ueda Castle to Sakaki Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 33 km · 1h 5m · 4 stops · 7 sightings · Saved June 5, 2026 · Last updated 6 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 33 km route runs from Ueda Castle to Sakaki within Nagano. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Ueda Fujiyama, Nagano.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Nagano.

Ueda Castle
Moderate Risk

Ueda Castle

Nagano

173 incidents

Ueda Castle
Moderate Risk

Ueda Castle

Nagano

173 incidents

Route Timeline

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Ueda Castle, Nagano
Moderate Risk 5.0 km 12m 2 sightings within 5 km
Ueda Fujiyama, Nagano

Around 8:00 on 2026-06-11, one bear was sighted in Fujiyama, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture.

Ueda Fujiyama, Nagano

News ·5 days ago
Ueda Kamishiojiri, Nagano

An adult bear was sighted in the forest behind a house in Kamishiojiri, Ueda City.

Ueda Kamishiojiri, Nagano

News ·1 week ago
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Ueda Castle, Nagano
Moderate Risk 13 km 27m Includes steps 4 sightings within 5 km
Ueda Fujiyama, Nagano

Around 8:00 on 2026-06-11, one bear was sighted in Fujiyama, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture.

Ueda Fujiyama, Nagano

News ·5 days ago
Aoki 大字村松, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Aoki 大字村松, Nagano

Official ·6 days ago
Ueda Kamishiojiri, Nagano

An adult bear was sighted in the forest behind a house in Kamishiojiri, Ueda City.

Ueda Kamishiojiri, Nagano

News ·1 week ago
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Ueda Shimomuroga, Nagano

A bear was sighted in Shimo-Muroga, Ueda City, Nagano, around 6:45 PM on 2026-05-28.

Ueda Shimomuroga, Nagano

News ·2 weeks ago
2
Ueda, Nagano
Moderate Risk 15 km 26m Includes steps 7 sightings within 5 km
Ueda Fujiyama, Nagano

Around 8:00 on 2026-06-11, one bear was sighted in Fujiyama, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture.

Ueda Fujiyama, Nagano

News ·5 days ago
Aoki 大字村松, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Aoki 大字村松, Nagano

Official ·6 days ago
Sakaki Nakanojo, Nagano

Size: adult

Sakaki Nakanojo, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
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Ueda Kamishiojiri, Nagano

An adult bear was sighted in the forest behind a house in Kamishiojiri, Ueda City.

Ueda Kamishiojiri, Nagano

News ·1 week ago
Sakaki Minamijo, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Sakaki Minamijo, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sakaki, Nagano

Size: Adult (fully grown)

Sakaki, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ueda Shimomuroga, Nagano

A bear was sighted in Shimo-Muroga, Ueda City, Nagano, around 6:45 PM on 2026-05-28.

Ueda Shimomuroga, Nagano

News ·2 weeks ago
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Sakaki, Nagano
Total Distance: 33 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Time data not available

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, 7 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 5 days ago near Ueda Fujiyama, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 33 km route runs from Ueda Castle to Sakaki within Nagano. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Ueda Fujiyama, Nagano. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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