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This 4.6 km route runs from Motosu to Yamagata within Gifu. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Motosu Kochibora, Gifu.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
Motosu Kochibora, Gifu
Yamagata 平井, Gifu
Around 13:13 on 2026-05-30, a bear was sighted in Kichibara, Motosu City, Gifu Prefecture.
Motosu Kochibora, Gifu
Motosu Kochibora, Gifu
Motosu Komi, Gifu
Ibigawa 谷汲長瀬, Gifu
Motosu Komi, Gifu
Peak activity at 9:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Motosu Kochibora, Gifu.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 4.6 km route runs from Motosu to Yamagata within Gifu. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Motosu Kochibora, Gifu. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
