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Heiwa Park to Hiraya Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 84 km · 1h 37m · 2 stops · 6 sightings · Saved June 1, 2026 · Last updated 5 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 84 km route runs from Heiwa Park to Hiraya, passing through Aichi and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 6 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 Neba, Nagano.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (4)

4 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Aichi, Nagano.

Heiwa Park
Low Risk

Heiwa Park

Aichi

15 incidents

Toyota Automobile Museum
Low Risk

Toyota Automobile Museum

Aichi

46 incidents

Ghibli Park
Low Risk

Ghibli Park

Aichi

48 incidents

Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum
Low Risk

Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum

Aichi

58 incidents

Heiwa Park
Low Risk

Heiwa Park

Aichi

15 incidents

Toyota Automobile Museum
Low Risk

Toyota Automobile Museum

Aichi

46 incidents

Ghibli Park
Low Risk

Ghibli Park

Aichi

48 incidents

Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum
Low Risk

Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum

Aichi

58 incidents

Route Timeline

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Heiwa Park, Aichi
Moderate Risk 84 km 1h 37m 6 sightings within 5 km
Neba, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Neba, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Toyota 広幡町, Aichi

Toyota 広幡町, Aichi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Toyota 東萩平町, Aichi

Toyota 東萩平町, Aichi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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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

Seto 上山路町, Aichi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Toyota 枝下町, Aichi

Toyota 枝下町, Aichi

Official ·1 month ago
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Hiraya, Nagano
Total Distance: 84 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 17:00 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, 6 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 Neba, Nagano.

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 84 km route runs from Heiwa Park to Hiraya, passing through Aichi and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 6 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 Neba, Nagano. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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