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Hakui to Kanazawa Castle Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 49 km · 2 stops · 13 sightings · Saved April 22, 2026 · Last updated 2 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 49 km route runs from Hakui to Kanazawa Castle within Ishikawa. In the past 30 days, 13 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 Kanazawa Tsutsujigaoka, Ishikawa.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (13)

13 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

Kuboichi Ototsurugigū
Moderate Risk

Kuboichi Ototsurugigū

Ishikawa

1,668 incidents

Ozaki Shrine
Moderate Risk

Ozaki Shrine

Ishikawa

1,675 incidents

Toyokuni Shrine
Moderate Risk

Toyokuni Shrine

Ishikawa

1,738 incidents

Oyama Shrine
Moderate Risk

Oyama Shrine

Ishikawa

1,689 incidents

National Crafts Museum
Moderate Risk

National Crafts Museum

Ishikawa

1,793 incidents

Great People of Kanazawa Memorial Museum
Moderate Risk

Great People of Kanazawa Memorial Museum

Ishikawa

1,774 incidents

Miwa Shrine
Moderate Risk

Miwa Shrine

Ishikawa

1,891 incidents

Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine
Moderate Risk

Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine

Ishikawa

1,697 incidents

Kuboichi Ototsurugigū
Moderate Risk

Kuboichi Ototsurugigū

Ishikawa

1,668 incidents

Ozaki Shrine
Moderate Risk

Ozaki Shrine

Ishikawa

1,675 incidents

Toyokuni Shrine
Moderate Risk

Toyokuni Shrine

Ishikawa

1,738 incidents

Oyama Shrine
Moderate Risk

Oyama Shrine

Ishikawa

1,689 incidents

National Crafts Museum
Moderate Risk

National Crafts Museum

Ishikawa

1,793 incidents

Great People of Kanazawa Memorial Museum
Moderate Risk

Great People of Kanazawa Memorial Museum

Ishikawa

1,774 incidents

Route Timeline

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Hakui, Ishikawa
High Risk 49 km 13 sightings within 5 km

An adult bear was sighted in Okuwa-machi, Kanazawa City, around 22:15 on June 19.

Kanazawa Tsutsujigaoka, Ishikawa

News ·4 days ago

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
Kanazawa Kakumamachi, Ishikawa

A moving car collided with a bear on a city road in Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa.

Kanazawa Kakumamachi, Ishikawa

News ·1 week ago
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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
Kanazawa Kawaraichimachi, Ishikawa

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

Kanazawa Kawaraichimachi, Ishikawa

News ·1 week ago
Kanazawa 太陽が丘, Ishikawa

One bear sighted in the Tagami town area.

Kanazawa 太陽が丘, Ishikawa

Official ·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

A bear crossed through an open area toward the mountains.

Shika Fukuno, Ishikawa

2 weeks 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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Kanazawa Castle, Ishikawa
Total Distance: 49 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 17:00 with 3 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, 13 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 Kanazawa Tsutsujigaoka, Ishikawa.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 17:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 49 km route runs from Hakui to Kanazawa Castle within Ishikawa. In the past 30 days, 13 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 Kanazawa Tsutsujigaoka, Ishikawa. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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