Kumamap Kumamap Kumamap
Map Areas Trip Planner Sponsor Alerts Report
English 日本語 한국어 简体中文 繁體中文 ไทย
Sign in
Sign in
Map Areas Trip Planner Sponsor Alerts Report
English 日本語 한국어 简体中文 繁體中文 ไทย
  1. Home
  2. Trip Planner
  3. Trip Reports
  4. Midland Square to Kitanosho Castle Drive

Midland Square to Kitanosho Castle Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 169 km · 2h 12m · 2 stops · 7 sightings · Saved May 21, 2026 · Last updated 1 hour ago
Customize this trip

Saves as a new trip plan. The original stays as-is.

0 views
0
Incidents in last 7 days
7
Incidents in last 30 days
2 weeks ago
Latest

Safety Summary

This 169 km route runs from Midland Square to Kitanosho Castle, passing through Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, and Shiga. In the past 30 days, 7 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 Minami-Echizen 社谷, Fukui.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (13)

13 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Shiga.

JR Gate Tower
Low Risk

JR Gate Tower

Aichi

No incidents

Midland Square
Low Risk

Midland Square

Aichi

No incidents

Nagoya Lucent Tower
Low Risk

Nagoya Lucent Tower

Aichi

No incidents

JR Central Towers
Low Risk

JR Central Towers

Aichi

No incidents

Mode Gakuen Spiral Towers
Low Risk

Mode Gakuen Spiral Towers

Aichi

No incidents

Nagoya Shrine
Low Risk

Nagoya Shrine

Aichi

1 incidents

Aichi Gokoku Shrine
Low Risk

Aichi Gokoku Shrine

Aichi

1 incidents

Noritake Garden
Low Risk

Noritake Garden

Aichi

No incidents

JR Gate Tower
Low Risk

JR Gate Tower

Aichi

No incidents

Midland Square
Low Risk

Midland Square

Aichi

No incidents

Nagoya Lucent Tower
Low Risk

Nagoya Lucent Tower

Aichi

No incidents

JR Central Towers
Low Risk

JR Central Towers

Aichi

No incidents

Mode Gakuen Spiral Towers
Low Risk

Mode Gakuen Spiral Towers

Aichi

No incidents

Nagoya Shrine
Low Risk

Nagoya Shrine

Aichi

1 incidents

Aichi Gokoku Shrine
Low Risk

Aichi Gokoku Shrine

Aichi

1 incidents

Noritake Garden
Low Risk

Noritake Garden

Aichi

No incidents

Route Timeline

|
S
Midland Square, Aichi
Moderate Risk 169 km 2h 12m 7 sightings within 5 km
Minami-Echizen 社谷, Fukui

Minami-Echizen 社谷, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
Fukui Sakashitacho, Fukui

Fukui Sakashitacho, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fukui Kaminakacho, Fukui

Fukui Kaminakacho, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago
Show 4 more
Fukui Wakasugicho, Fukui

At around 21:20 on April 29, a bear cub was sighted in Kamo-gawara 2-chome, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture. Authorities urge people not to approach and to report sightings to the city office or police (Fukui Minami Police Station 0776-34-0110).

Fukui Wakasugicho, Fukui

News ·3 weeks ago
Eiheiji 松岡小畑, Fukui

Eiheiji 松岡小畑, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fukui Sakashitacho, Fukui

Fukui Sakashitacho, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fukui Hananotanicho, Fukui

Fukui Hananotanicho, Fukui

Official ·1 month ago
G
Kitanosho Castle, Fukui
Total Distance: 169 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 19:00 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.

Bear risk analysis map showing route with safety levels

Like what you see? Plan your own.

Draw any route in Japan and get the same bear-safety report, built around the trip you're actually taking.

  • Same incident database powering this report
  • Risk forecast tuned to your exact route
  • Free, instant, no sign-up
Plan my route Browse more trips

Comments (0)

0/2000

No comments yet.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 7 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 Minami-Echizen 社谷, Fukui.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 19:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 169 km route runs from Midland Square to Kitanosho Castle, passing through Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, and Shiga. In the past 30 days, 7 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 Minami-Echizen 社谷, Fukui. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

Back to Trip Reports
Kumamap Kumamap

Track bear incidents across Japan. Stay safe outdoors.

Explore

Map Account Areas Predictions Near Me Trip Planner Trip Reports Community Alerts Gear

Learn

Bear Safety Guides Blog News Data FAQ

Mobile

iOS App Android App LINE WhatsApp

Company

About Contact Report Sponsor

Legal

Privacy Terms Commercial Disclosure
© 2026 Kumamap