Location
Description
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.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Tateyama, Toyama
Coordinates
36.581603, 137.500882
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