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Magome-juku to Gujō Hachiman Castle Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 92 km · 19h 52m · 2 stops · 21 sightings · Saved June 5, 2026 · Last updated 1 day ago
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Safety Summary

This 92 km route runs from Magome-juku to Gujō Hachiman Castle within Gifu. In the past 30 days, 21 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 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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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

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

Magome-juku
Moderate Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

1,194 incidents

Jion-ji Temple
Low Risk

Jion-ji Temple

Gifu

719 incidents

Gujō Hachiman Castle
Low Risk

Gujō Hachiman Castle

Gifu

731 incidents

Magome-juku
Moderate Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

1,194 incidents

Jion-ji Temple
Low Risk

Jion-ji Temple

Gifu

719 incidents

Gujō Hachiman Castle
Low Risk

Gujō Hachiman Castle

Gifu

731 incidents

Route Timeline

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Magome-juku, Gifu
High Risk 92 km 19h 52m 21 sightings within 5 km

大きさ: 成獣

Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Official ·2 days ago

Nakatsugawa 上野, Gifu

Official ·6 days ago

Nakatsugawa 上野, Gifu

Official ·6 days ago
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At the bend in the mountain trail where vehicles meet head-on

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

1 week ago
Gero Hebinoo, Gifu

Gero Hebinoo, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago
Nakatsugawa 坂下, Gifu

Nakatsugawa 坂下, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago
Gero Kanayamacho-Oppara, Gifu

Gero Kanayamacho-Oppara, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago
Nakatsugawa 坂下, Gifu

Nakatsugawa 坂下, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago
Higashishirakawa Oppara, Gifu

Higashishirakawa Oppara, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago
Gero Miyaji, Gifu

Gero Miyaji, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago

Size: unknown

Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago

Higashishirakawa Oppara, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago

Nakatsugawa 付知町, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago

Nakatsugawa Magome, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago

Nakatsugawa 田瀬, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago

Nakatsugawa 上野, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Hachiman-cho Hoshino, Gujo City.

Gujo 八幡町初納, Gifu

News ·3 weeks ago
Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Official ·1 month ago
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Gujō Hachiman Castle, Gifu
Total Distance: 92 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 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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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, 21 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 days 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 92 km route runs from Magome-juku to Gujō Hachiman Castle within Gifu. In the past 30 days, 21 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 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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