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Nagahama to Zeze Castle Cycling Route

Cycling · High Risk · 86 km · 4h 53m · 6 stops · 12 sightings · Saved May 25, 2026 · Last updated 22 hours ago
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Incidents in last 7 days
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 86 km route runs from Nagahama to Zeze Castle within Shiga. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Takashima, Shiga.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (9)

9 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Shiga.

Shirahige Shrine
Low Risk

Shirahige Shrine

Shiga

148 incidents

Mangetsu-ji Temple
Low Risk

Mangetsu-ji Temple

Shiga

283 incidents

Hiyoshi Taisha
Low Risk

Hiyoshi Taisha

Shiga

336 incidents

Enman-in Temple
Low Risk

Enman-in Temple

Shiga

337 incidents

Mii-dera Temple
Low Risk

Mii-dera Temple

Shiga

335 incidents

Lake Biwa Canal
Low Risk

Lake Biwa Canal

Shiga

330 incidents

Ōtsu-juku
Low Risk

Ōtsu-juku

Shiga

322 incidents

Tenson Shrine
Low Risk

Tenson Shrine

Shiga

309 incidents

Shirahige Shrine
Low Risk

Shirahige Shrine

Shiga

148 incidents

Mangetsu-ji Temple
Low Risk

Mangetsu-ji Temple

Shiga

283 incidents

Hiyoshi Taisha
Low Risk

Hiyoshi Taisha

Shiga

336 incidents

Enman-in Temple
Low Risk

Enman-in Temple

Shiga

337 incidents

Mii-dera Temple
Low Risk

Mii-dera Temple

Shiga

335 incidents

Lake Biwa Canal
Low Risk

Lake Biwa Canal

Shiga

330 incidents

Ōtsu-juku
Low Risk

Ōtsu-juku

Shiga

322 incidents

Tenson Shrine
Low Risk

Tenson Shrine

Shiga

309 incidents

Route Timeline

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Nagahama, Shiga
Moderate Risk 27 km 1h 34m 6 sightings within 5 km
Takashima, Shiga

sighting

Takashima, Shiga

Official ·4 days ago
Takashima, Shiga

Shinasahi Town Aiba — sighting

Takashima, Shiga

Official ·1 week ago
Takashima Shin-Asahicho-Kumanomoto, Shiga

Shin-Asahi-cho Kumano-hon — sighting

Takashima Shin-Asahicho-Kumanomoto, Shiga

Official ·3 weeks ago
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A bear was sighted in Shukuji, Nishiazai-cho, Nagahama City.

Nagahama Nishiazaicho-Shufukuji, Shiga

News ·3 weeks ago
Takashima Makinocho-Noguchi, Shiga

Near Noguchi, Makino Town

Takashima Makinocho-Noguchi, Shiga

Official ·3 weeks ago
Takashima, Shiga

Near Noguchi, Makino Town

Takashima, Shiga

Official ·3 weeks ago
1
Takashima, Shiga
Moderate Risk 8.0 km 27m 4 sightings within 5 km
Takashima, Shiga

sighting

Takashima, Shiga

Official ·4 days ago
Takashima, Shiga

Shinasahi Town Aiba — sighting

Takashima, Shiga

Official ·1 week ago

Shimogawa, Adogawa Town

Takashima Adogawacho-Shimoogawa, Shiga

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

Shin-Asahi-cho Kumano-hon — sighting

Takashima Shin-Asahicho-Kumanomoto, Shiga

Official ·3 weeks ago
2
Takashima, Shiga
Moderate Risk 28 km 1h 36m 6 sightings within 5 km

July 18, around 8:40 — Kita-Hira

Otsu Minamikomatsu, Shiga

Official ·1 week ago
Otsu Minamikomatsu, Shiga

7/18 around 8:40 — Kitahira

Otsu Minamikomatsu, Shiga

Official ·1 week ago

A cub was sighted at a lodging facility in Kitahira, Otsu City.

Otsu Kitahira, Shiga

News ·1 week ago
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Takashima, Shiga

Tanaka, Adogawa Town

Takashima, Shiga

Official ·2 weeks ago

Shimogawa, Adogawa Town

Takashima Adogawacho-Shimoogawa, Shiga

Official ·3 weeks ago
Otsu Minamikomatsu, Shiga

July 3, around 16:20, Minami-Komatsu

Otsu Minamikomatsu, Shiga

Official ·3 weeks ago
3
Otsu, Shiga
Low Risk 14 km 45m No incidents
4
Hiyoshi Taisha, Shiga
Low Risk 9.0 km 32m No incidents
G
Zeze Castle, Shiga
Total Distance: 86 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 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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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, 12 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 4 days ago near Takashima, Shiga.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 86 km route runs from Nagahama to Zeze Castle within Shiga. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Takashima, Shiga. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

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