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This 156 km route runs from Gongensan to Obama Castle, passing through Gifu, Fukui, Aichi, and Shiga. In the past 30 days, 15 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 Wakasa, Fukui.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
5 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Gifu, Fukui, Aichi, Shiga.
Wakasa, Fukui
A bear was sighted in Kiyama, Wakasa Town, Fukui Prefecture, around 03:30 on August 1.
Wakasa, Fukui
A bear was sighted in Yogocho Kaminyu, Nagahama City.
Nagahama Yogocho-Kaminyu, Shiga
Wakasa Tana, Fukui
Around 7:40 PM on 2026-07-27, one bear was seen moving in Tana, Wakasa Town, Fukui Prefecture.
Wakasa Mukasa, Fukui
Wakasa, Fukui
Wakasa Tana, Fukui
Mihama, Fukui
A bear was sighted in Tadano, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, on 2026-07-21.
Obama Chuno, Fukui
Obama Chuno, Fukui
One bear was sighted moving in Oshimizu, Maibara City.
Maibara Oshimizu, Shiga
Wakasa Torihama, Fukui
A bear was sighted in Mukasa, Wakasa Town, Fukui Prefecture.
Wakasa Mukasa, Fukui
Wakasa, Fukui
Tsuruga Kashimagari, Fukui
Peak activity at 19:00 with 4 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 15 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 Wakasa, Fukui.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 19:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 156 km route runs from Gongensan to Obama Castle, passing through Gifu, Fukui, Aichi, and Shiga. In the past 30 days, 15 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 Wakasa, Fukui. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
