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Kaga to Katsuyama Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 38 km · 7h 52m · 2 stops · 13 sightings · Saved June 18, 2026 · Last updated 9 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 38 km route runs from Kaga to Katsuyama, passing through Ishikawa and Fukui. 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 5 days ago near Eiheiji 松岡石舟, Fukui.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Ishikawa, Fukui.

Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
Moderate Risk

Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

Fukui

1,679 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kaga, Ishikawa
High Risk 38 km 7h 52m 13 sightings within 5 km
Eiheiji 松岡石舟, Fukui

Eiheiji 松岡石舟, Fukui

Official ·5 days ago
Katsuyama 村岡町暮見, Fukui

Katsuyama 村岡町暮見, Fukui

Official ·5 days ago
Katsuyama 芳野, Fukui

Katsuyama 芳野, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago
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Katsuyama 猪野, Fukui

Katsuyama 猪野, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago

Eiheiji 志比, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago
Katsuyama 北郷町志比原, Fukui

Katsuyama 北郷町志比原, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
Eiheiji 下浄法寺, Fukui

Eiheiji 下浄法寺, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
Katsuyama 松原, Fukui

Katsuyama 松原, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
Eiheiji 諏訪間, Fukui

Eiheiji 諏訪間, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
Eiheiji けやき台, Fukui

Eiheiji けやき台, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago
Eiheiji 花谷, Fukui

Eiheiji 花谷, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago

Around 9:00 on 2026-05-26, a vehicle driving on a side road of the Hokuriku Expressway in Mayama-cho, Fukui City, sighted an adult bear.

Fukui Mayamacho, Fukui

News ·1 month ago
Fukui Shigetatecho, Fukui

A bear appeared in Shigedatecho, Fukui City, and collided with a car.

Fukui Shigetatecho, Fukui

News ·1 month ago
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Katsuyama, Fukui
Total Distance: 38 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 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 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Eiheiji 松岡石舟, Fukui.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 38 km route runs from Kaga to Katsuyama, passing through Ishikawa and Fukui. 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 5 days ago near Eiheiji 松岡石舟, Fukui. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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