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Magome-juku Cycling Route

Cycling · High Risk · 85 km · 5h 28m · 10 stops · 11 sightings · Saved May 6, 2026 · Last updated 2 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 85 km route starts and ends around Magome-juku, passing through Gifu. In the past 30 days, 11 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 Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano.

At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

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

Magome-juku
Moderate Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

1,201 incidents

Nakagawa Shrine
Moderate Risk

Nakagawa Shrine

Gifu

1,432 incidents

Magome-juku
Moderate Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

1,201 incidents

Nakagawa Shrine
Moderate Risk

Nakagawa Shrine

Gifu

1,432 incidents

Route Timeline

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Magome-juku, Gifu
Moderate Risk 11 km 40m 5 sightings within 5 km
Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Size: Adult

Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

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

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

2 weeks ago
Nakatsugawa 坂下, Gifu

Nakatsugawa 坂下, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Nakatsugawa 坂下, Gifu

Nakatsugawa 坂下, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago

Size: unknown

Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
1
Nakatsugawa, Gifu
Moderate Risk 4.7 km 24m 6 sightings within 5 km
Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Size: Adult

Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Nakatsugawa 上野, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago

Nakatsugawa 上野, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Nakatsugawa 坂下, Gifu

Nakatsugawa 坂下, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nakatsugawa 坂下, Gifu

Nakatsugawa 坂下, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago

Size: unknown

Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
2
Nakatsugawa, Gifu
Moderate Risk 5.2 km 17m 8 sightings within 5 km
Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Size: Adult

Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Nakatsugawa 福岡, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago

Nakatsugawa 上野, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Nakatsugawa 上野, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nakatsugawa 坂下, Gifu

Nakatsugawa 坂下, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nakatsugawa 坂下, Gifu

Nakatsugawa 坂下, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago

Size: unknown

Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago
3
Nakatsugawa, Gifu
Moderate Risk 11 km 39m 4 sightings within 5 km

Nakatsugawa 福岡, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago

Nakatsugawa 上野, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago

Nakatsugawa 上野, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago
4
Nakatsugawa, Gifu
Moderate Risk 8.1 km 27m 3 sightings within 5 km

Nakatsugawa 福岡, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago
Ena 長島町正家, Gifu

Ena 長島町正家, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago
5
Ena, Gifu
Moderate Risk 14 km 58m 2 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
6
Nakatsugawa, Gifu
Low Risk 12 km 58m No incidents
7
Nakatsugawa, Gifu
Low Risk 12 km 37m No incidents
8
Nakagawa Shrine, Gifu
Moderate Risk 6.6 km 29m 1 sightings within 5 km

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

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

2 weeks ago
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Magome-juku, Gifu
Total Distance: 85 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 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, 11 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 Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 85 km route starts and ends around Magome-juku, passing through Gifu. In the past 30 days, 11 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 Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

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