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Fukui to Hiraokano Shrine Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 92 km · 18h 25m · 2 stops · 10 sightings · Saved August 8, 2026 · Last updated 4 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 92 km route runs from Fukui to Hiraokano Shrine, passing through Fukui and Ishikawa. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Awara Yokogaki, Fukui.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (6)

6 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Fukui, Ishikawa.

Kitanosho Castle
Moderate Risk

Kitanosho Castle

Fukui

1,699 incidents

Fukui Castle
Moderate Risk

Fukui Castle

Fukui

1,733 incidents

Fukui Fine Arts Museum
Moderate Risk

Fukui Fine Arts Museum

Fukui

1,704 incidents

Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine
Low Risk

Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine

Ishikawa

1,475 incidents

Tedori River
Low Risk

Tedori River

Ishikawa

1,207 incidents

Hiraokano Shrine
Low Risk

Hiraokano Shrine

Ishikawa

1,570 incidents

Kitanosho Castle
Moderate Risk

Kitanosho Castle

Fukui

1,699 incidents

Fukui Castle
Moderate Risk

Fukui Castle

Fukui

1,733 incidents

Fukui Fine Arts Museum
Moderate Risk

Fukui Fine Arts Museum

Fukui

1,704 incidents

Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine
Low Risk

Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine

Ishikawa

1,475 incidents

Tedori River
Low Risk

Tedori River

Ishikawa

1,207 incidents

Hiraokano Shrine
Low Risk

Hiraokano Shrine

Ishikawa

1,570 incidents

Route Timeline

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Fukui
High Risk 92 km 18h 25m 10 sightings within 5 km
Awara Yokogaki, Fukui

Awara Yokogaki, Fukui

Official ·4 days ago
Awara 指中, Fukui

Awara 指中, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago

Around 08:10 on 2026-07-30, one bear was sighted in Sashinaka, Awara City.

Awara 指中, Fukui

News ·1 week ago
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Hakusan Hirakamachi, Ishikawa

Around 7:25 PM on 2026-07-29, one bear was sighted in Hiraka-machi, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture.

Hakusan Hirakamachi, Ishikawa

News ·1 week ago
Fukui Asamiyacho, Fukui

Fukui Asamiyacho, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago
Awara 蓮ケ浦, Fukui

Awara 蓮ケ浦, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago
Hakusan Hirakamachi, Ishikawa

One bear sighted in the irrigation channel near Hirataka Intersection

Hakusan Hirakamachi, Ishikawa

Official ·3 weeks ago
Hakusan Hirakamachi, Ishikawa

A resident walking saw one bear in a waterway in Hiraka-cho, Mikawa district, Hakusan City.

Hakusan Hirakamachi, Ishikawa

News ·3 weeks ago
Fukui Goyucho, Fukui

A bear was sighted in Goyu-cho, Fukui City.

Fukui Goyucho, Fukui

News ·3 weeks ago
Awara 沢, Fukui

Awara 沢, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Hiraokano Shrine, Ishikawa
Total Distance: 92 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 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, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

When and where was the most recent bear sighting near this route?

The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Awara Yokogaki, Fukui.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 92 km route runs from Fukui to Hiraokano Shrine, passing through Fukui and Ishikawa. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Awara Yokogaki, Fukui. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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