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Takashima to Shirakawa Town Cycling Route

Cycling · High Risk · 162 km · 9h 45m · 5 stops · 10 sightings · Saved July 22, 2026 · Last updated 21 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 162 km route runs from Takashima to Shirakawa Town, passing through Shiga and Gifu. In the past 30 days, 10 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 Takashima, Shiga.

At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (4)

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

Yokoyama Dam
Low Risk

Yokoyama Dam

Gifu

845 incidents

Miwa Shrine
Low Risk

Miwa Shrine

Gifu

1,168 incidents

Dairyū-ji Temple
Low Risk

Dairyū-ji Temple

Gifu

850 incidents

Shozan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Shozan-ji Temple

Gifu

207 incidents

Yokoyama Dam
Low Risk

Yokoyama Dam

Gifu

845 incidents

Miwa Shrine
Low Risk

Miwa Shrine

Gifu

1,168 incidents

Dairyū-ji Temple
Low Risk

Dairyū-ji Temple

Gifu

850 incidents

Shozan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Shozan-ji Temple

Gifu

207 incidents

Route Timeline

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Takashima, Shiga
Moderate Risk 11 km 36m 4 sightings within 5 km
Takashima, Shiga

sighting

Takashima, Shiga

Official ·4 days ago
Takashima, Shiga

Shinasahi Town Aiba — sighting

Takashima, Shiga

Official ·1 week ago
Takashima Makinocho-Noguchi, Shiga

Near Noguchi, Makino Town

Takashima Makinocho-Noguchi, Shiga

Official ·3 weeks ago
Show 1 more
Takashima, Shiga

Near Noguchi, Makino Town

Takashima, Shiga

Official ·3 weeks ago
1
Takashima, Shiga
Moderate Risk 44 km 2h 47m 3 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted in Shukuji, Nishiazai-cho, Nagahama City.

Nagahama Nishiazaicho-Shufukuji, Shiga

News ·3 weeks ago
Takashima Makinocho-Noguchi, Shiga

Near Noguchi, Makino Town

Takashima Makinocho-Noguchi, Shiga

Official ·3 weeks ago
Takashima, Shiga

Near Noguchi, Makino Town

Takashima, Shiga

Official ·3 weeks ago
2
Ibigawa, Gifu
Moderate Risk 92 km 5h 18m 5 sightings within 5 km
Ibigawa 小津, Gifu

Ibigawa 小津, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago
Ibigawa 西横山, Gifu

Ibigawa 西横山, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago

Ibigawa 極楽寺, Gifu

Official ·1 month ago
Show 2 more
Ibigawa 三輪, Gifu

A bear was sighted in Miwa, Ibigawa Town.

Ibigawa 三輪, Gifu

News ·1 month ago

Ibigawa 三輪, Gifu

Official ·1 month ago
3
Hichiso, Gifu
Low Risk 15 km 1h 4m No incidents
G
Shirakawa Town, Gifu
Total Distance: 162 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 with 2 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, 10 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 Takashima, Shiga.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 162 km route runs from Takashima to Shirakawa Town, passing through Shiga and Gifu. In the past 30 days, 10 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 Takashima, Shiga. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

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