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Iwamura Castle to Nakayama Shrine Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 77 km · 15h 24m · 3 stops · 5 sightings · Saved June 24, 2026 · Last updated 1 hour ago
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Safety Summary

This 77 km route runs from Iwamura Castle to Nakayama Shrine within Gifu. In the past 30 days, 5 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 Kani Fushimi, Gifu.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

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

Iwamura Castle
Low Risk

Iwamura Castle

Gifu

1,234 incidents

Nakagawa Shrine
Moderate Risk

Nakagawa Shrine

Gifu

1,433 incidents

Nakayama Shrine
Low Risk

Nakayama Shrine

Gifu

254 incidents

Iwamura Castle
Low Risk

Iwamura Castle

Gifu

1,234 incidents

Nakagawa Shrine
Moderate Risk

Nakagawa Shrine

Gifu

1,433 incidents

Nakayama Shrine
Low Risk

Nakayama Shrine

Gifu

254 incidents

Route Timeline

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Iwamura Castle, Gifu
Moderate Risk 26 km 5h 11m 3 sightings within 5 km
Ena 長島町正家, Gifu

It came down from the mountain side onto the road and crossed the road. Appeared to be a bear.

Ena 長島町正家, Gifu

2 weeks ago
Ena 長島町正家, Gifu

Ena 長島町正家, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Official ·1 month ago
1
Nakagawa Shrine, Gifu
Moderate Risk 51 km 10h 13m 5 sightings within 5 km
Kani Fushimi, Gifu

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

Kani Fushimi, Gifu

1 week ago
Ena 長島町正家, Gifu

It came down from the mountain side onto the road and crossed the road. Appeared to be a bear.

Ena 長島町正家, Gifu

2 weeks ago
Ena 三郷町野井, Gifu

Ena 三郷町野井, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Ena 長島町正家, Gifu

Ena 長島町正家, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Official ·1 month ago
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Nakayama Shrine, Gifu
Total Distance: 77 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 19:00 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, 5 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 Kani Fushimi, Gifu.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 19:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 77 km route runs from Iwamura Castle to Nakayama Shrine within Gifu. In the past 30 days, 5 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 Kani Fushimi, Gifu. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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