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Nagiso to Nakagawa Shrine Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 23 km · 4h 51m · 2 stops · 12 sightings · Saved May 13, 2026 · Last updated 4 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 23 km route runs from Nagiso to Nakagawa Shrine, passing through Nagano and Gifu. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

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

Tsumago-juku
Moderate Risk

Tsumago-juku

Nagano

1,042 incidents

Magome-juku
Moderate Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

1,203 incidents

Nakagawa Shrine
Moderate Risk

Nakagawa Shrine

Gifu

1,433 incidents

Tsumago-juku
Moderate Risk

Tsumago-juku

Nagano

1,042 incidents

Magome-juku
Moderate Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

1,203 incidents

Nakagawa Shrine
Moderate Risk

Nakagawa Shrine

Gifu

1,433 incidents

Route Timeline

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Nagiso, Nagano
High Risk 23 km 4h 51m 12 sightings within 5 km
Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Official ·4 days ago
Nagiso Yomikaki, Nagano

Size: adult

Nagiso Yomikaki, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nagiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
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Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Size: cub (juvenile)

Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Size: Adult

Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago

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

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

2 weeks ago
Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Size: cub/juvenile

Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Size: cub/juvenile

Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear-like animal was sighted in Tokorogi, Nagiso Town, Nagano.

Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

News ·3 weeks ago

Size: unknown

Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Nakagawa Shrine, Gifu
Total Distance: 23 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 12:00 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, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 12:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 23 km route runs from Nagiso to Nakagawa Shrine, passing through Nagano and Gifu. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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