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Magome-juku to Narai-juku Cycling Route

Cycling · High Risk · 70 km · 4h 25m · 4 stops · 21 sightings · Saved July 22, 2026 ·
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Incidents in last 7 days
21
Incidents in last 30 days
1 day ago
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Safety Summary

This 70 km route runs from Magome-juku to Narai-juku, passing through Gifu and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 21 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Nagiso NAINO, 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.

Magome-juku
Moderate Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

1,242 incidents
Tsumago-juku
Moderate Risk

Tsumago-juku

Nagano

1,090 incidents
Kōzen-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kōzen-ji Temple

Nagano

453 incidents
Narai-juku
Moderate Risk

Narai-juku

Nagano

391 incidents

Route Timeline

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Magome-juku, Gifu
Moderate Risk 531 m 1m 1 sightings within 5 km
Nagiso, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Nagiso, Nagano

Official ·1 month ago
1
Magome-juku, Gifu
Moderate Risk 9.6 km 37m 4 sightings within 5 km

Size: adult with cubs

Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Size: adult

Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nagiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagiso, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Nagiso, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Nagiso, Nagano

Official ·1 month ago
2
Tsumago-juku, Nagano
High Risk 60 km 3h 46m 21 sightings within 5 km
Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Official ·1 day ago

Size: adult

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·5 days ago
Kiso, Nagano

Size: Adult

Kiso, Nagano

Official ·5 days ago
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Nagiso Yomikaki, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagiso Yomikaki, Nagano

Official ·6 days ago

Size: adult

Agematsu 旭町, Nagano

Official ·6 days ago
Shiojiri Niekawa, Nagano

Size: adult

Shiojiri Niekawa, Nagano

Official ·6 days ago
Ookuwa, Nagano

Size: adult with cub(s)

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Agematsu, Nagano

Size: Adult

Agematsu, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ookuwa, Nagano

Size: adult

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago

Size: Adult

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago

Size: adult with cubs

Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagiso NAINO, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Size: adult

Nagiso Azuma, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nagiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagiso, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago

Size: adult

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ookuwa, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ookuwa, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ookuwa, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ookuwa, Nagano

Size: adult with cubs

Ookuwa, Nagano

Official ·1 month ago
Nagiso, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Nagiso, Nagano

Official ·1 month ago
Kiso 大字薮原, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Kiso 大字薮原, Nagano

Official ·1 month ago
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Narai-juku, Nagano
Total Distance: 70 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Time data not available

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 6 of them.

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

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

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 70 km route runs from Magome-juku to Narai-juku, passing through Gifu and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 21 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Nagiso NAINO, Nagano. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

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