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Ichihatasan Yakushi-ji Temple Hiking Route

Moderate Risk · 284 km · 15 stops · 1 sighting · Saved April 13, 2026 · Last updated 6 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 284 km route from Ichihatasan Yakushi-ji Temple to Ichihatasan Yakushi-ji Temple crosses Aichi, Shizuoka, Nagano, and Gifu. Over the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Ena, Gifu; the location sits about 218.7 km from the start of the route and 3.7 km off the route line.

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 Aichi, Shizuoka, Nagano, Gifu.

Ichihatasan Yakushi-ji Temple
Low Risk

Ichihatasan Yakushi-ji Temple

Aichi

5 incidents

Nagashino Castle
Low Risk

Nagashino Castle

Aichi

27 incidents

Tenryū-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park
Low Risk

Tenryū-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park

Nagano

72 incidents

Toyota City Museum
Low Risk

Toyota City Museum

Aichi

15 incidents

Toyota Municipal Museum of Art
Low Risk

Toyota Municipal Museum of Art

Aichi

15 incidents

Ichihatasan Yakushi-ji Temple
Low Risk

Ichihatasan Yakushi-ji Temple

Aichi

5 incidents

Nagashino Castle
Low Risk

Nagashino Castle

Aichi

27 incidents

Tenryū-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park
Low Risk

Tenryū-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park

Nagano

72 incidents

Toyota City Museum
Low Risk

Toyota City Museum

Aichi

15 incidents

Toyota Municipal Museum of Art
Low Risk

Toyota Municipal Museum of Art

Aichi

15 incidents

Route Timeline

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Ichihatasan Yakushi-ji Temple, Aichi
Low Risk 40.7 km No incidents
1
Shinshiro, Aichi
Low Risk 30.2 km No incidents
2
Toei, Aichi
Low Risk 18.6 km No incidents
3
Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
Low Risk 16.4 km No incidents
4
Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
Low Risk 27.7 km No incidents
5
Iida, Nagano
Low Risk 31.9 km No incidents
6
Tenryu, Nagano
Low Risk 19.9 km No incidents
7
Hiraya, Nagano
Low Risk 8.3 km No incidents
8
Ena, Gifu
Low Risk 8.2 km No incidents
9
Ena, Gifu
Moderate Risk 10.6 km 1 sightings within 5 km
Ena, Gifu

At the rest area of Yahagi Dam, I heard rustling and looked up toward the cliff, where I saw a bear. The bear froze for a while, so I was able to take a photo.

Ena, Gifu

1 week ago
10
Ena, Gifu
Moderate Risk 20.7 km 1 sightings within 5 km
Ena, Gifu

At the rest area of Yahagi Dam, I heard rustling and looked up toward the cliff, where I saw a bear. The bear froze for a while, so I was able to take a photo.

Ena, Gifu

1 week ago
11
Toyota, Aichi
Low Risk 12.6 km No incidents
12
Toyota, Aichi
Low Risk 17.3 km No incidents
13
Toyota, Aichi
Low Risk 20.8 km No incidents
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Ichihatasan Yakushi-ji Temple, Aichi
Total Distance: 284 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 14:00 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?

Over the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).

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

The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Ena, Gifu; the location sits about 218.7 km from the start of the route and 3.7 km off the route line.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 14:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 284 km route from Ichihatasan Yakushi-ji Temple to Ichihatasan Yakushi-ji Temple crosses Aichi, Shizuoka, Nagano, and Gifu. Over the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Ena, Gifu; the location sits about 218.7 km from the start of the route and 3.7 km off the route line. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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