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Magome-juku to Okuwa Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 26 km · 5h 25m · 3 stops · 16 sightings · Saved July 3, 2026 · Last updated 7 hours ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 26 km route runs from Magome-juku to Okuwa, passing through Gifu and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Ookuwa, 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 Gifu, Nagano.

Magome-juku
Moderate Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

1,235 incidents

Tsumago-juku
Moderate Risk

Tsumago-juku

Nagano

1,086 incidents

Nagiso take
Moderate Risk

Nagiso take

Nagano

335 incidents

Magome-juku
Moderate Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

1,235 incidents

Tsumago-juku
Moderate Risk

Tsumago-juku

Nagano

1,086 incidents

Nagiso take
Moderate Risk

Nagiso take

Nagano

335 incidents

Route Timeline

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Magome-juku, Gifu
Moderate Risk 15 km 3h 12m 7 sightings within 5 km

Size: adult with cubs

Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Size: adult

Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
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Nagiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nagiso, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Nagiso, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nagiso, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Nagiso, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Two bear cubs crossing the road.

Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

2 weeks ago
1
Nagiso take, Nagano
High Risk 11 km 2h 13m 14 sightings within 5 km
Ookuwa, Nagano

Size: adult with cub(s)

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·4 days ago
Ookuwa, Nagano

Size: adult

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·4 days ago

Size: Adult

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·5 days ago
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Size: adult with cubs

Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Size: adult

Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nagiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

Size: adult

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Ookuwa, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ookuwa, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ookuwa, Nagano

Size: adult with cubs

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Two bear cubs crossing the road.

Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

2 weeks ago
Ookuwa 大字殿, Nagano

Size: Adult

Ookuwa 大字殿, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ookuwa, Nagano

Size: adult

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Okuwa, Nagano
Total Distance: 26 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 15:00 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, 16 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 4 days ago near Ookuwa, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 15:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 26 km route runs from Magome-juku to Okuwa, passing through Gifu and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Ookuwa, Nagano. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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