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Magome-juku to Nakatsugawa Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 130 km · 1d 5h 29m · 4 stops · 2 sightings · Saved May 20, 2026 · Last updated 2 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 130 km route runs from Magome-juku to Nakatsugawa, passing through Gifu, Aichi, and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Nagiso, Nagano.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

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

Magome-juku
Low Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

791 incidents

Nakagawa Shrine
Low Risk

Nakagawa Shrine

Gifu

924 incidents

Iwamura Castle
Low Risk

Iwamura Castle

Gifu

762 incidents

Magome-juku
Low Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

791 incidents

Nakagawa Shrine
Low Risk

Nakagawa Shrine

Gifu

924 incidents

Iwamura Castle
Low Risk

Iwamura Castle

Gifu

762 incidents

Route Timeline

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Magome-juku, Gifu
Moderate Risk 70 km 15h 21m 1 sightings within 5 km
Nagiso, Nagano

A moon bear (Asian black bear) about 1–1.2 meters long was located about 500 meters from the Nakasendō.

Nagiso, Nagano

2 weeks ago
1
Shitara, Aichi
Moderate Risk 33 km 7h 52m 1 sightings within 5 km
Neba, Nagano

Size: unknown

Neba, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
2
Hiraya, Nagano
Low Risk 27 km 6h 17m No incidents
G
Nakatsugawa, Gifu
Total Distance: 130 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 14:00 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, 2 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 2 weeks ago near Nagiso, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 14:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 130 km route runs from Magome-juku to Nakatsugawa, passing through Gifu, Aichi, and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Nagiso, Nagano. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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