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Hikone Castle to Nagahama Cycling Route

Cycling · Moderate Risk · 32 km · 1h 55m · 2 stops · 1 sighting · Saved June 24, 2026 · Last updated 10 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 32 km route runs from Hikone Castle to Nagahama within Shiga. In the past 30 days, 1 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 Maibara Notose, Shiga.

With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

3 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Shiga.

Hikone Castle
Low Risk

Hikone Castle

Shiga

8 incidents

Nagahama Castle
Low Risk

Nagahama Castle

Shiga

93 incidents

Nagahama Railway Square
Low Risk

Nagahama Railway Square

Shiga

102 incidents

Hikone Castle
Low Risk

Hikone Castle

Shiga

8 incidents

Nagahama Castle
Low Risk

Nagahama Castle

Shiga

93 incidents

Nagahama Railway Square
Low Risk

Nagahama Railway Square

Shiga

102 incidents

Route Timeline

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Hikone Castle, Shiga
Moderate Risk 32 km 1h 55m 1 sightings within 5 km
Maibara Notose, Shiga

A bear was sighted in Notose, Maibara City, Shiga, reportedly in a vacant lot.

Maibara Notose, Shiga

News ·1 week ago
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Nagahama, Shiga
Total Distance: 32 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

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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, 1 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 Maibara Notose, Shiga.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 32 km route runs from Hikone Castle to Nagahama within Shiga. In the past 30 days, 1 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 Maibara Notose, Shiga. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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