Location
Description
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.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
A bear-related injury at the Shomyo Falls walking path on May 16 led to closure of the path and Shomyo Road. On the first weekend after the incident, many out-of-prefecture tourists unaware of the restrictions turned back at the gate.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Tateyama, Toyama
Coordinates
36.575513, 137.523805
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