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Nakajima-so Shrine to Takayama Castle Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 285 km · 2d 11h 10m · 2 stops · 5 sightings · Saved June 19, 2026 · Last updated 7 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 285 km route runs from Nakajima-so Shrine to Takayama Castle, passing through Osaka, Gifu, Kyoto, and Shiga. In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Kyoto, Kyoto.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (24)

24 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Osaka, Gifu, Kyoto, Shiga.

Nakajima-so Shrine
Low Risk

Nakajima-so Shrine

Osaka

42 incidents

Zuikō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Zuikō-ji Temple

Osaka

53 incidents

Mishima-Kamo Shrine
Low Risk

Mishima-Kamo Shrine

Osaka

139 incidents

Minase Jingū
Low Risk

Minase Jingū

Osaka

293 incidents

Myōki-an Temple
Low Risk

Myōki-an Temple

Kyoto

305 incidents

Anrakuju-in Temple
Low Risk

Anrakuju-in Temple

Kyoto

382 incidents

Iwaya Shrine
Low Risk

Iwaya Shrine

Kyoto

334 incidents

Ōtsu-juku
Low Risk

Ōtsu-juku

Shiga

327 incidents

Nakajima-so Shrine
Low Risk

Nakajima-so Shrine

Osaka

42 incidents

Zuikō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Zuikō-ji Temple

Osaka

53 incidents

Mishima-Kamo Shrine
Low Risk

Mishima-Kamo Shrine

Osaka

139 incidents

Minase Jingū
Low Risk

Minase Jingū

Osaka

293 incidents

Myōki-an Temple
Low Risk

Myōki-an Temple

Kyoto

305 incidents

Anrakuju-in Temple
Low Risk

Anrakuju-in Temple

Kyoto

382 incidents

Iwaya Shrine
Low Risk

Iwaya Shrine

Kyoto

334 incidents

Ōtsu-juku
Low Risk

Ōtsu-juku

Shiga

327 incidents

Route Timeline

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Nakajima-so Shrine, Osaka
Moderate Risk 285 km 2d 11h 10m 5 sightings within 5 km

Kyoto, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago

One bear was sighted moving in Oshimizu, Maibara City.

Maibara Oshimizu, Shiga

News ·3 weeks ago
Gero Maze-Kuroishi, Gifu

Gero Maze-Kuroishi, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago
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A bear was sighted in Mazekuroishi, Gero City.

Gero Maze-Kuroishi, Gifu

News ·1 month ago
Gujo, Gifu

While driving east in a private car, only a cub crossed the road from the river side on the south to the mountain side on the north and went into the bushes.

Gujo, Gifu

1 month ago
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Takayama Castle, Gifu
Total Distance: 285 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 with 1 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, 5 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 3 weeks ago near Kyoto, Kyoto.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 285 km route runs from Nakajima-so Shrine to Takayama Castle, passing through Osaka, Gifu, Kyoto, and Shiga. In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Kyoto, Kyoto. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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