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Shimonaka Hachiman to Gifu Castle Drive

Driving · Low Risk · 39 km · 44m · 3 stops · Saved May 13, 2026 ·
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Safety Summary

This 39 km route runs from Shimonaka Hachiman to Gifu Castle, passing through Aichi and Gifu. No bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route in the past 30 days.

Standard precautions are enough. Stay alert and tell someone your plans.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (4)

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

Shimonaka Hachiman
Low Risk

Shimonaka Hachiman

Aichi

No incidents
Myōkō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Myōkō-ji Temple

Aichi

1 incidents
Tejikarao Shrine
Low Risk

Tejikarao Shrine

Gifu

257 incidents
Gifu Castle
Low Risk

Gifu Castle

Gifu

519 incidents

Route Timeline

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Shimonaka Hachiman, Aichi
Low Risk 36 km 44m Includes steps No incidents
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Tejikarao Shrine, Gifu
Low Risk 3.2 km No incidents
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Gifu Castle, Gifu
Total Distance: 39 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

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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?

No bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route in the past 30 days.

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

No recent bear sightings within 5 km of this route.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 39 km route runs from Shimonaka Hachiman to Gifu Castle, passing through Aichi and Gifu. No bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route in the past 30 days. Standard precautions are enough. Stay alert and tell someone your plans.

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