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Magome-juku to Narai-juku Hiking Route

Hiking · Very High Risk · 69 km · 14h 31m · 2 stops · 56 sightings · Saved June 11, 2026 · Last updated 4 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 69 km route runs from Magome-juku to Narai-juku, passing through Gifu and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 56 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 19 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Ookuwa, Nagano.

This is an active bear corridor. Rerouting or rescheduling your hike is strongly advised.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (4)

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

Magome-juku
Moderate Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

1,196 incidents

Tsumago-juku
Moderate Risk

Tsumago-juku

Nagano

1,030 incidents

Kōzen-ji Temple
High Risk

Kōzen-ji Temple

Nagano

358 incidents

Narai-juku
Moderate Risk

Narai-juku

Nagano

320 incidents

Magome-juku
Moderate Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

1,196 incidents

Tsumago-juku
Moderate Risk

Tsumago-juku

Nagano

1,030 incidents

Kōzen-ji Temple
High Risk

Kōzen-ji Temple

Nagano

358 incidents

Narai-juku
Moderate Risk

Narai-juku

Nagano

320 incidents

Route Timeline

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Magome-juku, Gifu
Very High Risk 69 km 14h 31m 56 sightings within 5 km
Ookuwa, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·1 day ago

Size: Adult

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·2 days ago
Agematsu 大字小川, Nagano

Size: Juvenile

Agematsu 大字小川, Nagano

Official ·2 days ago
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Kiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·2 days ago
Agematsu, Nagano

Size: Adult

Agematsu, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago
Agematsu 大字小川, Nagano

Size: Adult

Agematsu 大字小川, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago
Agematsu 大字小川, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Agematsu 大字小川, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago
Kiso Fukushima, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso Fukushima, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago
Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Size: Adult

Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago
Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Official ·3 days ago

Size: Adult

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·4 days ago

Size: Adult

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·4 days ago

Size: adult (full-grown)

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·4 days ago

Size: adult (fully grown)

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·5 days ago
Agematsu 大字小川, Nagano

Size: Adult

Agematsu 大字小川, Nagano

Official ·5 days ago
Ookuwa, Nagano

Size: adult and cub

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·5 days ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: adult

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·5 days ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·6 days ago
Ookuwa, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·6 days ago
Agematsu, Nagano

Size: Adult

Agematsu, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago

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

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

1 week ago
Agematsu 大字小川, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Agematsu 大字小川, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Kiso Fukushima, Nagano

Size: Adult

Kiso Fukushima, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Agematsu, Nagano

Size: Adult

Agematsu, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Kiso Fukushima, Nagano

Size: Adult

Kiso Fukushima, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Size: cub/juvenile

Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Agematsu, Nagano

Size: Adult (mature)

Agematsu, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Agematsu 旭町, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Agematsu 旭町, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Size: cub/juvenile

Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Agematsu 旭町, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Agematsu 旭町, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Size: adult

Kiso 大字菅, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Kiso Shinkai, Nagano

Size: Adult

Kiso Shinkai, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Kiso Shinkai, Nagano

Size: Adult

Kiso Shinkai, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear-like animal was sighted in Tokorogi, Nagiso Town, Nagano.

Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

News ·2 weeks ago
Agematsu, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Agematsu, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago

Size: unknown

Nagiso Tadachi, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nagiso, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Nagiso, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Agematsu, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Agematsu, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Agematsu, Nagano

Size: Adult

Agematsu, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Agematsu 旭町, Nagano

Size: cub (young bear)

Agematsu 旭町, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Agematsu 大字小川, Nagano

Size: cub (young animal)

Agematsu 大字小川, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Agematsu 旭町, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Agematsu 旭町, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kiso 大字薮原, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Kiso 大字薮原, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago

Two Cubs/young bears spotted running across hikers path

Shiojiri Narai, Nagano

2 weeks ago
Agematsu 旭町, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Agematsu 旭町, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago

Nakatsugawa Magome, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ookuwa, Nagano

Size: adult

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kiso, Nagano

Small black bear

Kiso, Nagano

3 weeks ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: cub (juvenile)

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Agematsu 大字上松, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Agematsu 大字上松, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kiso, Nagano

Adult size bears

Kiso, Nagano

3 weeks ago
Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Official ·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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Narai-juku, Nagano
Total Distance: 69 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 13:00 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

Safety Checklist

Hiking in bear country

Safety picks and trail essentials, top-rated on Amazon and Rakuten.

Emergency Contacts

110
Police
119
Fire/Ambulance

For mountain rescue, call 110 (police). They will coordinate with local rescue teams.

Other trips based on this route (1)

1 traveler built their own trip from this route

Magome-juku → Narai-juku

Magome-juku → Narai-juku

4 stops · 4 days ago

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Magome-juku → Narai-juku

Magome-juku → Narai-juku

4 stops · 4 days ago

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 56 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 19 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Ookuwa, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 69 km route runs from Magome-juku to Narai-juku, passing through Gifu and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 56 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 19 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Ookuwa, Nagano. This is an active bear corridor. Rerouting or rescheduling your hike is strongly advised.

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