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Hamamatsu Castle to Onsen-ji Temple Drive

Driving · High Risk · 215 km · 3h 17m · 2 stops · 13 sightings · Saved June 5, 2026 · Last updated 1 day ago
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Safety Summary

This 215 km route runs from Hamamatsu Castle to Onsen-ji Temple, passing through Shizuoka, Gifu, and Aichi. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kani Fushimi, Gifu.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (5)

5 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Shizuoka, Gifu, Aichi.

Hamamatsu Municipal Museum of Art
Low Risk

Hamamatsu Municipal Museum of Art

Shizuoka

12 incidents

Hamamatsu Castle
Low Risk

Hamamatsu Castle

Shizuoka

12 incidents

Ichihatasan Yakushi-ji Temple
Low Risk

Ichihatasan Yakushi-ji Temple

Aichi

7 incidents

Shimohara-hachiman Shrine
Low Risk

Shimohara-hachiman Shrine

Gifu

735 incidents

Onsen-ji Temple
Low Risk

Onsen-ji Temple

Gifu

938 incidents

Hamamatsu Municipal Museum of Art
Low Risk

Hamamatsu Municipal Museum of Art

Shizuoka

12 incidents

Hamamatsu Castle
Low Risk

Hamamatsu Castle

Shizuoka

12 incidents

Ichihatasan Yakushi-ji Temple
Low Risk

Ichihatasan Yakushi-ji Temple

Aichi

7 incidents

Shimohara-hachiman Shrine
Low Risk

Shimohara-hachiman Shrine

Gifu

735 incidents

Onsen-ji Temple
Low Risk

Onsen-ji Temple

Gifu

938 incidents

Route Timeline

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Hamamatsu Castle, Shizuoka
High Risk 215 km 3h 17m 13 sightings within 5 km
Kani Fushimi, Gifu

Parent bear and cub sighted near the Mori family gravesite behind Kaseiji Temple

Kani Fushimi, Gifu

1 day ago

Gero Kanayamacho-Tajima, Gifu

Official ·5 days ago
Gero Kanayamacho-Oppara, Gifu

Gero Kanayamacho-Oppara, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago
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Gero Miyaji, Gifu

Gero Miyaji, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago
Shirakawa Ako, Gifu

Shirakawa Ako, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear-like animal was sighted in Saitodam町 Kiriyama, Okazaki City.

Okazaki 小美町, Aichi

News ·2 weeks ago
Gero Ogawa, Gifu

Gero Ogawa, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago
Gero Hagiwaracho-Sakurabora, Gifu

Gero Hagiwaracho-Sakurabora, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago
Toyota 広幡町, Aichi

Toyota 広幡町, Aichi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Toyota 東広瀬町, Aichi

I didn't see it, but while walking a growling, panting sound came from the woods and I ran away.

Toyota 東広瀬町, Aichi

3 weeks ago

Toyota 折平町, Aichi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Seto 上山路町, Aichi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Toyota 枝下町, Aichi

Toyota 枝下町, Aichi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Onsen-ji Temple, Gifu
Total Distance: 215 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 14:00 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

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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 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kani Fushimi, Gifu.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 14:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 215 km route runs from Hamamatsu Castle to Onsen-ji Temple, passing through Shizuoka, Gifu, and Aichi. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kani Fushimi, Gifu. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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