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Sangane yama to Kuzu-hachimangū Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 164 km · 1d 9h 48m · 2 stops · 4 sightings · Saved May 25, 2026 · Last updated 2 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 164 km route runs from Sangane yama to Kuzu-hachimangū, passing through Aichi and Gifu. In the past 30 days, 4 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 Toyota 東広瀬町, Aichi.

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 (9)

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

Sangane yama
Low Risk

Sangane yama

Aichi

No incidents

Okazaki Castle
Low Risk

Okazaki Castle

Aichi

5 incidents

Okazaki Park
Low Risk

Okazaki Park

Aichi

5 incidents

Toyota Municipal Museum of Art
Low Risk

Toyota Municipal Museum of Art

Aichi

17 incidents

Toyota City Museum
Low Risk

Toyota City Museum

Aichi

17 incidents

Mount Mikuni (Gifu)
Low Risk

Mount Mikuni (Gifu)

Gifu

63 incidents

Onsen-ji Temple
Low Risk

Onsen-ji Temple

Gifu

570 incidents

Mount Nakane
Low Risk

Mount Nakane

Gifu

316 incidents

Sangane yama
Low Risk

Sangane yama

Aichi

No incidents

Okazaki Castle
Low Risk

Okazaki Castle

Aichi

5 incidents

Okazaki Park
Low Risk

Okazaki Park

Aichi

5 incidents

Toyota Municipal Museum of Art
Low Risk

Toyota Municipal Museum of Art

Aichi

17 incidents

Toyota City Museum
Low Risk

Toyota City Museum

Aichi

17 incidents

Mount Mikuni (Gifu)
Low Risk

Mount Mikuni (Gifu)

Gifu

63 incidents

Onsen-ji Temple
Low Risk

Onsen-ji Temple

Gifu

570 incidents

Mount Nakane
Low Risk

Mount Nakane

Gifu

316 incidents

Route Timeline

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Sangane yama, Aichi
Moderate Risk 164 km 1d 9h 48m 4 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

4 days ago
Mizunami, Gifu

Two bears crossed in front of the car.

Mizunami, Gifu

2 weeks ago

Toyota 下室町, Aichi

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Toki 鶴里町柿野, Gifu

While heading toward the Tajimi area, it crossed the road from right to left.

Toki 鶴里町柿野, Gifu

3 weeks ago
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Kuzu-hachimangū, Gifu
Total Distance: 164 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 11:00 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, 4 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 Toyota 東広瀬町, Aichi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 164 km route runs from Sangane yama to Kuzu-hachimangū, passing through Aichi and Gifu. In the past 30 days, 4 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 Toyota 東広瀬町, Aichi. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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