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Magome-juku Cycling Route

Cycling · High Risk · 119 km · 8h 14m · 10 stops · 10 sightings · Saved May 6, 2026 · Last updated 1 hour ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 119 km route starts and ends around Magome-juku, passing through Gifu and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Nagiso, Nagano.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (4)

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

Nakagawa Shrine
Moderate Risk

Nakagawa Shrine

Gifu

1,432 incidents

Iwamura Castle
Low Risk

Iwamura Castle

Gifu

1,234 incidents

Tsumago-juku
Moderate Risk

Tsumago-juku

Nagano

1,040 incidents

Magome-juku
Moderate Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

1,201 incidents

Nakagawa Shrine
Moderate Risk

Nakagawa Shrine

Gifu

1,432 incidents

Iwamura Castle
Low Risk

Iwamura Castle

Gifu

1,234 incidents

Tsumago-juku
Moderate Risk

Tsumago-juku

Nagano

1,040 incidents

Magome-juku
Moderate Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

1,201 incidents

Route Timeline

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Magome-juku, Gifu
Moderate Risk 8.6 km 29m 2 sightings within 5 km

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
1
Nakagawa Shrine, Gifu
Low Risk 2.4 km 9m No incidents
2
Nakagawa Shrine, Gifu
Low Risk 11 km 55m No incidents
3
Nakatsugawa, Gifu
Low Risk 1.2 km 3m No incidents
4
Nakatsugawa, Gifu
Low Risk 14 km 48m No incidents
5
Iwamura Castle, Gifu
Low Risk 6.9 km 22m No incidents
6
Ena, Gifu
Moderate Risk 14 km 1h 13m 2 sightings within 5 km
Neba, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Neba, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Toyota, Aichi

Toyota, Aichi

Official ·3 weeks ago
7
Hiraya, Nagano
Moderate Risk 28 km 1h 54m 2 sightings within 5 km
Achi, Nagano

Size: adult

Achi, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: cub (juvenile)

Shimojo, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
8
Achi, Nagano
Moderate Risk 33 km 2h 20m 5 sightings within 5 km
Nagiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagiso, Nagano

Official ·5 days 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 ·2 weeks ago
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Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Size: cub/juvenile

Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago

Size: unknown

Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Magome-juku, Gifu
Total Distance: 119 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, 10 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 5 days ago near Nagiso, 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 119 km route starts and ends around Magome-juku, passing through Gifu and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Nagiso, Nagano. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

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