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Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditonal Arts and Crafts to Takayama Castle Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 107 km · 2 stops · 19 sightings · Saved April 23, 2026 · Last updated 7 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 107 km route runs from Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditonal Arts and Crafts to Takayama Castle, passing through Ishikawa, Gifu, and Toyama. In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Nanto, Toyama.

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 (10)

10 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Ishikawa, Gifu, Toyama.

National Crafts Museum
Low Risk

National Crafts Museum

Ishikawa

1,832 incidents

Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditonal Arts and Crafts
Low Risk

Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditonal Arts and Crafts

Ishikawa

1,816 incidents

Great People of Kanazawa Memorial Museum
Low Risk

Great People of Kanazawa Memorial Museum

Ishikawa

1,811 incidents

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
Low Risk

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

Ishikawa

1,799 incidents

Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art
Low Risk

Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art

Ishikawa

1,818 incidents

Kanazawa Castle
Low Risk

Kanazawa Castle

Ishikawa

1,768 incidents

Kenroku-en
Low Risk

Kenroku-en

Ishikawa

1,800 incidents

Toyokuni Shrine
Low Risk

Toyokuni Shrine

Ishikawa

1,768 incidents

National Crafts Museum
Low Risk

National Crafts Museum

Ishikawa

1,832 incidents

Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditonal Arts and Crafts
Low Risk

Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditonal Arts and Crafts

Ishikawa

1,816 incidents

Great People of Kanazawa Memorial Museum
Low Risk

Great People of Kanazawa Memorial Museum

Ishikawa

1,811 incidents

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
Low Risk

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

Ishikawa

1,799 incidents

Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art
Low Risk

Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art

Ishikawa

1,818 incidents

Kanazawa Castle
Low Risk

Kanazawa Castle

Ishikawa

1,768 incidents

Kenroku-en
Low Risk

Kenroku-en

Ishikawa

1,800 incidents

Toyokuni Shrine
Low Risk

Toyokuni Shrine

Ishikawa

1,768 incidents

Route Timeline

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Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditonal Arts and Crafts, Ishikawa
High Risk 107 km 19 sightings within 5 km
Nanto, Toyama

Confirmed what appears to be bear scat.

Nanto, Toyama

Official ·5 days ago

Traces thought to be bear droppings were found in Uwamimi, Nanto City.

Nanto, Toyama

News ·5 days ago
Nanto, Toyama

Observed one cub crossing National Route 304 heading south.

Nanto, Toyama

Official ·5 days ago
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One cub was sighted in Sunakodani, Nanto City.

Nanto, Toyama

News ·5 days ago

Bear-like traces were found in Kamimi, Nanto City.

Nanto, Toyama

News ·6 days ago
Oyabe, Toyama

A single adult bear was observed crossing the road.

Oyabe, Toyama

Official ·1 week ago
Nanto, Toyama

Witnessed two juvenile bears crossing National Route 156 from east to west.

Nanto, Toyama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Takayama 上岡本町, Gifu

Takayama 上岡本町, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nanto, Toyama

Discovered what appears to be bear tracks.

Nanto, Toyama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nanto, Toyama

Bear tracks were found in Koyama, Nanto City.

Nanto, Toyama

News ·2 weeks ago
Kanazawa 太陽が丘, Ishikawa

One bear was sighted peeking out from roadside grass along a prefectural road in Tano-honmachi, Kanazawa.

Kanazawa 太陽が丘, Ishikawa

News ·2 weeks ago
Takayama 中山町, Gifu

Takayama 中山町, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago

One bear was sighted and photographed along a prefectural road in Yutanihara-cho, Kanazawa.

Kanazawa Yuyagaharamachi, Ishikawa

News ·3 weeks ago
Nanto, Toyama

Witnessed crossing National Route 304 heading south.

Nanto, Toyama

Official ·3 weeks ago

One bear was sighted in Sunagatani (National Route 304) in Nanto City.

Nanto, Toyama

News ·3 weeks ago
Nanto, Toyama

Observed one cub moving north.

Nanto, Toyama

Official ·3 weeks ago

Shirakawa Ogimachi, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nanto, Toyama

Witnessed three bears — a mother and two cubs — moving toward the Shōgawa River along National Route 156.

Nanto, Toyama

Official ·3 weeks ago

One bear was seen moving in Nishiakao-cho, Nanto City.

Nanto, Toyama

News ·1 month ago
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Takayama Castle, Gifu
Total Distance: 107 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 6:00 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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Fire/Ambulance

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Nanto, Toyama.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 107 km route runs from Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditonal Arts and Crafts to Takayama Castle, passing through Ishikawa, Gifu, and Toyama. In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Nanto, Toyama. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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