This 1.7 km route from Dairyū-ji Temple to Yamagata crosses Gifu. Over the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Gifu 出屋敷, Gifu; the location sits about 1.7 km from the start of the route and 3.5 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 3 weeks ago at Yamagata 伊佐美, Gifu, sitting about 1.4 km from the start and 505 m off the route line.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Gifu.
A bear was sighted near Gifu Family Park. Gifu Family Park will be temporarily closed for a while.
Gifu 出屋敷, Gifu
At around 07:00 on April 23, 2026, one bear was sighted near Gifu Family Park in Kitano-kita, Gifu City. The city and police have been patrolling the area, and the park was closed temporarily until safety can be confirmed.
Gifu 北野北, Gifu
On April 23 a resident in Kitano-kita, Gifu City, reported sighting a single bear-like animal, and the city temporarily closed Gifu Family Park. The park reopened on April 29, but some playground equipment and mountain walking trails remain closed.
Gifu 北野北, Gifu
At around 11:40 on April 22, 2026, one bear was sighted in Shiikura, Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture. The city urged witnesses not to approach the bear and to report sightings to the city office or Yamagata Police Station.
Yamagata 椎倉, Gifu
Around 10:00 on April 21, 2026, a bear approximately 80–100 cm long was sighted near Sakurao Elementary School in Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture. Students were escorted to school by guardians, police cars patrolled the area, and the hunters' association set box traps as a countermeasure.
Yamagata 伊佐美, Gifu
On April 21, 2026, a bear about 80 cm long was spotted near an elementary school in Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture; parents accompanied students to school and vigilance increased. The sighting was reported around 7:30 a.m.
Yamagata 高木, Gifu
Peak activity at 7:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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Over the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Gifu 出屋敷, Gifu; the location sits about 1.7 km from the start of the route and 3.5 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 1.7 km route from Dairyū-ji Temple to Yamagata crosses Gifu. Over the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Gifu 出屋敷, Gifu; the location sits about 1.7 km from the start of the route and 3.5 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 3 weeks ago at Yamagata 伊佐美, Gifu, sitting about 1.4 km from the start and 505 m off the route line. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
