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Shimonaka Hachiman to Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 161 km · 2 stops · 12 sightings · Saved May 4, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 161 km route runs from Shimonaka Hachiman to Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, passing through Aichi, Fukui, and Gifu. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 14 hours ago near Katsuyama 平泉寺町赤尾, Fukui.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (17)

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

Shimonaka Hachiman
Low Risk

Shimonaka Hachiman

Aichi

No incidents

Ōsu Kannon Temple
Low Risk

Ōsu Kannon Temple

Aichi

No incidents

Nagoya City Art Museum
Low Risk

Nagoya City Art Museum

Aichi

No incidents

Nagoya City Science Museum
Low Risk

Nagoya City Science Museum

Aichi

No incidents

Mode Gakuen Spiral Towers
Low Risk

Mode Gakuen Spiral Towers

Aichi

No incidents

Midland Square
Low Risk

Midland Square

Aichi

No incidents

JR Central Towers
Low Risk

JR Central Towers

Aichi

No incidents

JR Gate Tower
Low Risk

JR Gate Tower

Aichi

No incidents

Shimonaka Hachiman
Low Risk

Shimonaka Hachiman

Aichi

No incidents

Ōsu Kannon Temple
Low Risk

Ōsu Kannon Temple

Aichi

No incidents

Nagoya City Art Museum
Low Risk

Nagoya City Art Museum

Aichi

No incidents

Nagoya City Science Museum
Low Risk

Nagoya City Science Museum

Aichi

No incidents

Mode Gakuen Spiral Towers
Low Risk

Mode Gakuen Spiral Towers

Aichi

No incidents

Midland Square
Low Risk

Midland Square

Aichi

No incidents

JR Central Towers
Low Risk

JR Central Towers

Aichi

No incidents

JR Gate Tower
Low Risk

JR Gate Tower

Aichi

No incidents

Route Timeline

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Shimonaka Hachiman, Aichi
High Risk 161 km 12 sightings within 5 km
Katsuyama 平泉寺町赤尾, Fukui

Katsuyama 平泉寺町赤尾, Fukui

Official ·14 hours ago
Ono Inoshima, Fukui

Ono Inoshima, Fukui

Official ·1 day ago
Katsuyama 村岡町暮見, Fukui

Katsuyama 村岡町暮見, Fukui

Official ·5 days ago
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Katsuyama 芳野, Fukui

Katsuyama 芳野, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago
Ono Nojiri, Fukui

Ono Nojiri, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago
Katsuyama 猪野, Fukui

Katsuyama 猪野, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago
Ono Nojiri, Fukui

Ono Nojiri, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago
Katsuyama 平泉寺町赤尾, Fukui

Katsuyama 平泉寺町赤尾, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
Katsuyama 松原, Fukui

Katsuyama 松原, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
Seki 植野, Gifu

One bear sighting reported

Seki 植野, Gifu

1 month ago
Seki 武芸川町跡部, Gifu

Seki 武芸川町跡部, Gifu

Official ·1 month ago
Seki 武芸川町跡部, Gifu

A bear was sighted in Atobe, Mugegawa-cho, Seki City.

Seki 武芸川町跡部, Gifu

News ·1 month ago
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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, Fukui
Total Distance: 161 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 with 3 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, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 14 hours ago near Katsuyama 平泉寺町赤尾, Fukui.

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 161 km route runs from Shimonaka Hachiman to Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, passing through Aichi, Fukui, and Gifu. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 14 hours ago near Katsuyama 平泉寺町赤尾, Fukui. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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