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Miwa Shrine to Oyabe Cycling Route

Cycling · High Risk · 16 km · 52m · 2 stops · 13 sightings · Saved May 15, 2026 · Last updated 23 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 16 km route runs from Miwa Shrine to Oyabe, passing through Ishikawa and Toyama. In the past 30 days, 13 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 Oyabe, Toyama.

At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Ishikawa, Toyama.

Miwa Shrine
Moderate Risk

Miwa Shrine

Ishikawa

1,913 incidents

Miwa Shrine
Moderate Risk

Miwa Shrine

Ishikawa

1,913 incidents

Route Timeline

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Miwa Shrine, Ishikawa
High Risk 16 km 52m 13 sightings within 5 km
Oyabe, Toyama

A bear was sighted in Ujin-shin, Oyabe City, Toyama around 21:55 on 2026-07-12.

Oyabe, Toyama

News ·1 week ago

Around 08:05 on 2026-07-10, a bear was seen moving in Kurami, Tsubata Town, Ishikawa Prefecture.

Tsubata Kurami, Ishikawa

News ·1 week ago
Tsubata Shimizu, Ishikawa

At the Shimizu area (road near the Shimizu overpass), one bear (about 70 cm in length) was sighted fleeing toward the mountain on the south side.

Tsubata Shimizu, Ishikawa

Official ·1 week ago
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Tsubata Shimizu, Ishikawa

At Shimizu area (road near Shimizu overpass), one bear (about 1 m in body length) was sighted fleeing toward the mountain to the west.

Tsubata Shimizu, Ishikawa

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tsubata Shimizu, Ishikawa

On 2026-07-04, a bear was sighted in Shimizu, Tsubata Town, Ishikawa, and was seen moving.

Tsubata Shimizu, Ishikawa

News ·2 weeks ago
Tsubata, Ishikawa

One bear (under 1 m) was sighted fleeing into the mountain to the east near the slope between Noyama housing complex and Midorigaoka 1-chome within the Midorigaoka area.

Tsubata, Ishikawa

Official ·2 weeks ago
Oyabe, Toyama

Sighted a young bear (body length unknown). It ran away toward the mountains on the north side of the road.

Oyabe, Toyama

Official ·2 weeks ago

A sighting of one bear in Tagawa, Oyabe City.

Oyabe, Toyama

News ·3 weeks ago
Oyabe, Toyama

Spotted a juvenile bear about 60 cm in size. It ran off heading south.

Oyabe, Toyama

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tsubata Nakayama, Ishikawa

A single bear (1.2 m) fleeing toward the southern mountains was observed in the Oguma area (near Mikado Tunnel).

Tsubata Nakayama, Ishikawa

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tsubata Yachi, Ishikawa

In Kenmin Mori Park in Tsubata, Ishikawa, reports were made of two bears thought to be a mother and cub, and two sets of footprints of different sizes were found nearby.

Tsubata Yachi, Ishikawa

News ·3 weeks ago
Oyabe, Toyama

An adult bear was seen crossing the road and fleeing toward the north.

Oyabe, Toyama

Official ·1 month ago

A bear was sighted in Ushirodani, Oyabe City.

Oyabe, Toyama

News ·1 month ago
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Oyabe, Toyama
Total Distance: 16 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 11:00 with 3 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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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 13 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 1 week ago near Oyabe, Toyama.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 16 km route runs from Miwa Shrine to Oyabe, passing through Ishikawa and Toyama. In the past 30 days, 13 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 Oyabe, Toyama. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

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