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Okazaki to Toyota Cycling Route

Cycling · Moderate Risk · 286 km · 20h 10m · 10 stops · 7 sightings · Saved May 22, 2026 · Last updated 14 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 286 km route runs from Okazaki to Toyota, passing through Aichi, Shizuoka, Nagano, and 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 3 days ago near Toyota 東広瀬町, Aichi.

With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

3 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

32 incidents

Tenryū-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park
Low Risk

Tenryū-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park

Nagano

73 incidents

Ichihatasan Yakushi-ji Temple
Low Risk

Ichihatasan Yakushi-ji Temple

Aichi

5 incidents

Nagashino Castle
Low Risk

Nagashino Castle

Aichi

32 incidents

Tenryū-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park
Low Risk

Tenryū-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park

Nagano

73 incidents

Route Timeline

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Okazaki, Aichi
Low Risk 19 km 1h 1m No incidents
1
Toyokawa, Aichi
Low Risk 62 km 3h 57m No incidents
2
Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
Low Risk 7.0 km 30m No incidents
3
Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
Low Risk 29 km 2h 37m No incidents
4
Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 33 km 2h 52m 1 sightings within 5 km

Size: adult (fully grown)

Iida, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
5
Iida, Nagano
Moderate Risk 51 km 3h 34m 1 sightings within 5 km

Size: adult (fully grown)

Iida, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
6
Anan, Nagano
Low Risk 22 km 1h 30m No incidents
7
Ena, Gifu
Moderate Risk 21 km 1h 21m 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

3 weeks ago
8
Ena, Gifu
Moderate Risk 41 km 2h 47m 6 sightings within 5 km
Toyota 東広瀬町, Aichi

I didn't see it, but while walking a growling, panting sound came from the woods and I ran away.

Toyota 東広瀬町, Aichi

3 days ago

Toyota 押井町, Aichi

Official ·1 week ago

Toyota 小滝野町, Aichi

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Toyota 下室町, Aichi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Toyota 時瀬町, Aichi

Official ·2 weeks ago
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

3 weeks ago
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Toyota, Aichi
Total Distance: 286 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?

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.

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

The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Toyota 東広瀬町, Aichi.

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 286 km route runs from Okazaki to Toyota, passing through Aichi, Shizuoka, Nagano, and 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 3 days ago near Toyota 東広瀬町, Aichi. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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