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Kasugai to Misaka Shrine Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 84 km · 2 stops · 5 sightings · Saved April 26, 2026 · Last updated 1 hour ago
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Safety Summary

This 84 km route runs from Kasugai to Misaka Shrine, passing through Aichi, Nagano, and 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 2 weeks ago near Nakatsugawa, 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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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

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

Museum of Ethnology Art, Chubu University
Low Risk

Museum of Ethnology Art, Chubu University

Aichi

44 incidents

Magome-juku
Moderate Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

1,201 incidents

Misaka Shrine
Moderate Risk

Misaka Shrine

Nagano

555 incidents

Museum of Ethnology Art, Chubu University
Low Risk

Museum of Ethnology Art, Chubu University

Aichi

44 incidents

Magome-juku
Moderate Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

1,201 incidents

Misaka Shrine
Moderate Risk

Misaka Shrine

Nagano

555 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kasugai, Aichi
Moderate Risk 84 km 5 sightings within 5 km

At the bend in the mountain trail where vehicles meet head-on

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

2 weeks 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
Kasugai 神屋町, Aichi

It might have been a Japanese serow, but there was an animal with four legs and one head. Its snout was shorter than a wild boar’s and its legs were long. It walked differently from a dog; the part equivalent to the shoe on a human is shaped more like a human’s. With all four legs on the ground, its body length reached from a person’s buttocks to their waist. Its tail was not visible to the naked eye.

Kasugai 神屋町, Aichi

3 weeks ago
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Misaka Shrine, Nagano
Total Distance: 84 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 4:00 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, 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 2 weeks ago near Nakatsugawa, Gifu.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 4:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 84 km route runs from Kasugai to Misaka Shrine, passing through Aichi, Nagano, and 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 2 weeks ago near Nakatsugawa, 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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