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Mizunami to Obama Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 177 km · 1d 12h 9m · 2 stops · 8 sightings · Saved July 31, 2026 · Last updated 1 hour ago
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Safety Summary

This 177 km route runs from Mizunami to Obama, passing through Gifu, Fukui, Aichi, and Shiga. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 21 hours ago near Takashima Imazucho-Kitaumi, Shiga.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (5)

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

Tagata Shrine
Low Risk

Tagata Shrine

Aichi

16 incidents

Sunomata Castle
Low Risk

Sunomata Castle

Gifu

349 incidents

Sunomata Shrine
Low Risk

Sunomata Shrine

Gifu

338 incidents

Ōgaki Castle
Low Risk

Ōgaki Castle

Gifu

570 incidents

Nangū Taisha
Low Risk

Nangū Taisha

Gifu

583 incidents

Tagata Shrine
Low Risk

Tagata Shrine

Aichi

16 incidents

Sunomata Castle
Low Risk

Sunomata Castle

Gifu

349 incidents

Sunomata Shrine
Low Risk

Sunomata Shrine

Gifu

338 incidents

Ōgaki Castle
Low Risk

Ōgaki Castle

Gifu

570 incidents

Nangū Taisha
Low Risk

Nangū Taisha

Gifu

583 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mizunami, Gifu
Moderate Risk 177 km 1d 12h 9m 8 sightings within 5 km
Takashima Imazucho-Kitaumi, Shiga

Kitauimi, Imazu Town — sighting

Takashima Imazucho-Kitaumi, Shiga

Official ·21 hours ago
Takashima, Shiga

sighting

Takashima, Shiga

Official ·1 week ago

One bear was sighted moving in Oshimizu, Maibara City.

Maibara Oshimizu, Shiga

News ·2 weeks ago
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Takashima, Shiga

Shinasahi Town Aiba — sighting

Takashima, Shiga

Official ·2 weeks ago
Takashima Kutsuki-Onyudani, Shiga

Kutsuki Koniridani — Sighted

Takashima Kutsuki-Onyudani, Shiga

Official ·2 weeks ago
Takashima, Shiga

Tanaka, Adogawa Town

Takashima, Shiga

Official ·3 weeks ago

Shimogawa, Adogawa Town

Takashima Adogawacho-Shimoogawa, Shiga

Official ·3 weeks ago
Takashima Shin-Asahicho-Kumanomoto, Shiga

Shin-Asahi-cho Kumano-hon — sighting

Takashima Shin-Asahicho-Kumanomoto, Shiga

Official ·1 month ago
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Obama, Fukui
Total Distance: 177 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

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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, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 21 hours ago near Takashima Imazucho-Kitaumi, Shiga.

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 177 km route runs from Mizunami to Obama, passing through Gifu, Fukui, Aichi, and Shiga. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 21 hours ago near Takashima Imazucho-Kitaumi, Shiga. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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