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Yahagi River to Shitara Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 148 km · 1d 8h 39m · 3 stops · 13 sightings · Saved July 4, 2026 · Last updated 6 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 148 km route runs from Yahagi River to Shitara, passing through Nagano and Aichi. In the past 30 days, 13 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 Iida 大休, Nagano.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

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

Yahagi River
Low Risk

Yahagi River

Nagano

484 incidents

Abirarosan
Low Risk

Abirarosan

Nagano

124 incidents

Yahagi River
Low Risk

Yahagi River

Nagano

484 incidents

Abirarosan
Low Risk

Abirarosan

Nagano

124 incidents

Route Timeline

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Yahagi River, Nagano
High Risk 58 km 13h 25m 11 sightings within 5 km
Iida 大休, Nagano

Size: Adult

Iida 大休, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Iida 大休, Nagano

Size: Adult

Iida 大休, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Iida Kitagata, Nagano

Around 6:30 a.m. on June 22, one beekeeping box was found broken in the yard of a private home in Kitakata, Iida City, and the honeybee nest inside was missing. The city believes a bear likely caused the damage.

Iida Kitagata, Nagano

News ·2 weeks ago
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Iida, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Iida, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Iida 中村, Nagano

A bear was sighted in Nakamura, Iida City, Nagano on June 15 around 7:30 PM.

Iida 中村, Nagano

News ·3 weeks ago
Iida, Nagano

Size: cub (young)

Iida, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Iida, Nagano

Size: Adult

Iida, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Iida 大休, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Iida 大休, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Achi, Nagano

Size: adult

Achi, Nagano

Official ·1 month ago
Iida, Nagano

Size: adult and cub

Iida, Nagano

Official ·1 month ago
Iida, Nagano

Size: adult with cub(s)

Iida, Nagano

Official ·1 month ago
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Abirarosan, Nagano
High Risk 90 km 19h 14m 13 sightings within 5 km
Iida 大休, Nagano

Size: Adult

Iida 大休, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Toyone Sakauba, Aichi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Iida 大休, Nagano

Size: Adult

Iida 大休, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Show 10 more
Neba Mukaikuroji, Nagano

Size: Adult (full-grown)

Neba Mukaikuroji, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Iida Kitagata, Nagano

Around 6:30 a.m. on June 22, one beekeeping box was found broken in the yard of a private home in Kitakata, Iida City, and the honeybee nest inside was missing. The city believes a bear likely caused the damage.

Iida Kitagata, Nagano

News ·2 weeks ago
Iida, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Iida, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Iida 中村, Nagano

A bear was sighted in Nakamura, Iida City, Nagano on June 15 around 7:30 PM.

Iida 中村, Nagano

News ·3 weeks ago
Iida, Nagano

Size: cub (young)

Iida, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Iida, Nagano

Size: Adult

Iida, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Iida 大休, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Iida 大休, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Achi, Nagano

Size: adult

Achi, Nagano

Official ·1 month ago
Iida, Nagano

Size: adult and cub

Iida, Nagano

Official ·1 month ago
Iida, Nagano

Size: adult with cub(s)

Iida, Nagano

Official ·1 month ago
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Shitara, Aichi
Total Distance: 148 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 6:00 with 1 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, 13 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 Iida 大休, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 148 km route runs from Yahagi River to Shitara, passing through Nagano and Aichi. In the past 30 days, 13 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 Iida 大休, Nagano. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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