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This 92 km route runs from Mangetsu-ji Temple to Gifu, passing through Shiga and Gifu. 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 1 week ago near Maibara Oshimizu, Shiga.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
Peak activity at 7:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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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 1 week ago near Maibara Oshimizu, Shiga.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 92 km route runs from Mangetsu-ji Temple to Gifu, passing through Shiga and Gifu. 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 1 week ago near Maibara Oshimizu, Shiga. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
