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Hakui to Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 43 km · 2 stops · 9 sightings · Saved April 23, 2026 · Last updated 7 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 43 km route runs from Hakui to Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine within Ishikawa. In the past 30 days, 9 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 Kanazawa Yuhideramachi, Ishikawa.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

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

Miwa Shrine
Moderate Risk

Miwa Shrine

Ishikawa

1,891 incidents

Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine
Moderate Risk

Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine

Ishikawa

1,697 incidents

Miwa Shrine
Moderate Risk

Miwa Shrine

Ishikawa

1,891 incidents

Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine
Moderate Risk

Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine

Ishikawa

1,697 incidents

Route Timeline

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Hakui, Ishikawa
Moderate Risk 43 km 9 sightings within 5 km

An adult bear was captured on a security camera at Yuhidera Kenmin Nature Park in Kanazawa, leading to a temporary closure.

Kanazawa Yuhideramachi, Ishikawa

News ·1 week ago

Bear droppings found inside the ground golf course

Hakui Yanaidamachi, Ishikawa

Official ·1 week ago
Hakui Shibagakimachi, Ishikawa

One bear sighted near Honjoji Temple

Hakui Shibagakimachi, Ishikawa

Official ·1 week ago
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Kanazawa Kawaraichimachi, Ishikawa

A bear was reportedly sighted in Kaharamachi area of Kanazawa City.

Kanazawa Kawaraichimachi, Ishikawa

News ·1 week ago
Kanazawa Narasemotomachi, Ishikawa

A single bear was sighted in the area of Hokuyodai 2-chome.

Kanazawa Narasemotomachi, Ishikawa

Official ·1 week ago
Hodatsushimizu Yamazaki, Ishikawa

One bear sighted in Ueda dechi area.

Hodatsushimizu Yamazaki, Ishikawa

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hodatsushimizu Hariyama, Ishikawa

One bear sighted moving between Seikawa and Hariyama on the regional farm road

Hodatsushimizu Hariyama, Ishikawa

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kanazawa Narasemotomachi, Ishikawa

One bear sighted in the Miyano Town area.

Kanazawa Narasemotomachi, Ishikawa

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kanazawa Narasemotomachi, Ishikawa

One bear sighted in the Miyanocho area.

Kanazawa Narasemotomachi, Ishikawa

Official ·1 month ago
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Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine, Ishikawa
Total Distance: 43 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 with 2 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, 9 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Kanazawa Yuhideramachi, Ishikawa.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 43 km route runs from Hakui to Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine within Ishikawa. In the past 30 days, 9 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 Kanazawa Yuhideramachi, Ishikawa. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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