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Takayama Castle to Oyama Shrine Hiking Route

Hiking · Very High Risk · 123 km · 1d 2h 53m · 3 stops · 34 sightings · Saved June 5, 2026 · Last updated 1 day ago
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Safety Summary

This 123 km route runs from Takayama Castle to Oyama Shrine, passing through Gifu, Ishikawa, and Toyama. In the past 30 days, 34 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 10 of them. The latest sighting was reported 9 hours ago near Nanto, Toyama.

This is an active bear corridor. Rerouting or rescheduling your hike is strongly advised.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (15)

15 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Gifu, Ishikawa, Toyama.

Takayama Castle
Moderate Risk

Takayama Castle

Gifu

4,447 incidents

Tsubakihara Tenmangū
Moderate Risk

Tsubakihara Tenmangū

Ishikawa

1,821 incidents

Toyokuni Shrine
Moderate Risk

Toyokuni Shrine

Ishikawa

1,730 incidents

Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine
Moderate Risk

Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine

Ishikawa

1,689 incidents

Kuboichi Ototsurugigū
Moderate Risk

Kuboichi Ototsurugigū

Ishikawa

1,658 incidents

Kanazawa Castle
Moderate Risk

Kanazawa Castle

Ishikawa

1,721 incidents

Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditonal Arts and Crafts
Moderate Risk

Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditonal Arts and Crafts

Ishikawa

1,770 incidents

Kenroku-en
Moderate Risk

Kenroku-en

Ishikawa

1,754 incidents

Takayama Castle
Moderate Risk

Takayama Castle

Gifu

4,447 incidents

Tsubakihara Tenmangū
Moderate Risk

Tsubakihara Tenmangū

Ishikawa

1,821 incidents

Toyokuni Shrine
Moderate Risk

Toyokuni Shrine

Ishikawa

1,730 incidents

Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine
Moderate Risk

Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine

Ishikawa

1,689 incidents

Kuboichi Ototsurugigū
Moderate Risk

Kuboichi Ototsurugigū

Ishikawa

1,658 incidents

Kanazawa Castle
Moderate Risk

Kanazawa Castle

Ishikawa

1,721 incidents

Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditonal Arts and Crafts
Moderate Risk

Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditonal Arts and Crafts

Ishikawa

1,770 incidents

Kenroku-en
Moderate Risk

Kenroku-en

Ishikawa

1,754 incidents

Route Timeline

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Takayama Castle, Gifu
High Risk 58 km 13h 8m 19 sightings within 5 km

One young black bear next to Omata falls

Shirakawa, Gifu

3 days ago
Takayama 上岡本町, Gifu

Around 7:15 on 2026-06-12, a bear was sighted in Kamiokamoto-cho 5, Takayama City.

Takayama 上岡本町, Gifu

News ·3 days ago
Shirakawa Ogimachi, Gifu

Shirakawa Ogimachi, Gifu

Official ·6 days ago
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Shirakawa Iishima, Gifu

Shirakawa Iishima, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago
Shirakawa Ogimachi, Gifu

Shirakawa Ogimachi, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago
Shirakawa Ogimachi, Gifu

Shirakawa Ogimachi, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago

Hida 河合町元田, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago

Hida 河合町大谷, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted in Niubukawa-cho Niiibari, Takayama City.

Takayama 丹生川町新張, Gifu

News ·2 weeks ago
Hida 河合町新名, Gifu

Hida 河合町新名, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago

Around 18:45 on May 31, a bear was sighted in Kamiokamoto-machi 2-chome, Takayama City.

Takayama 上岡本町, Gifu

News ·2 weeks ago
Takayama 上岡本町, Gifu

Takayama 上岡本町, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago

Shirakawa Hatogaya, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago

Hida 古川町下野, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago

Hida 古川町野口, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago

Takayama 下岡本町, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago

Takayama 下林町, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago

Hida 古川町野口, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Shimobayashi-cho, Takayama City, around 19:00 on 2026-05-24.

Takayama 下林町, Gifu

News ·3 weeks ago
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Shirakawa Village, Gifu
High Risk 65 km 13h 45m 21 sightings within 5 km
Nanto, Toyama

One cub was sighted in Ogaya, Nanto City, around 2:45 p.m. on June 15.

Nanto, Toyama

News ·9 hours ago

An adult bear was captured on a security camera at Yuhidera Kenmin Nature Park in Kanazawa, leading to a temporary closure.

Kanazawa Yuhideramachi, Ishikawa

News ·16 hours ago
Nanto, Toyama

Sighted one bear cub.

Nanto, Toyama

Official ·1 day ago
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On 2026-06-14 afternoon, a bear was sighted in Soshin, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture.

Nanto, Toyama

News ·1 day ago

One young black bear next to Omata falls

Shirakawa, Gifu

3 days ago
Nanto, Toyama

Around 05:40 on 2026-06-12, a bear was sighted in Noda, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture.

Nanto, Toyama

News ·3 days ago
Nanto, Toyama

One bear sighted on the Yamadagawa riverbed.

Nanto, Toyama

Official ·3 days ago
Kanazawa 太陽が丘, Ishikawa

One bear sighted in the Tagami town area.

Kanazawa 太陽が丘, Ishikawa

Official ·5 days ago
Shirakawa Ogimachi, Gifu

Shirakawa Ogimachi, Gifu

Official ·6 days ago
Nanto, Toyama

Witnessed one cub crossing National Route 27 northward just before the east entrance of Io Tunnel.

Nanto, Toyama

Official ·1 week ago
Shirakawa Iishima, Gifu

Shirakawa Iishima, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago
Shirakawa Ogimachi, Gifu

Shirakawa Ogimachi, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago
Shirakawa Ogimachi, Gifu

Shirakawa Ogimachi, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago
Shirakawa Kojirakawa, Gifu

Shirakawa Kojirakawa, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago
Nanto, Toyama

Observed one cub approximately 1 meter in length.

Nanto, Toyama

Official ·1 week ago
Shirakawa Kojirakawa, Gifu

Shirakawa Kojirakawa, Gifu

Official ·1 week ago

One bear cub was sighted in Narude, Nanto City.

Nanto, Toyama

News ·1 week ago
Nanto, Toyama

One adult bear sighted.

Nanto, Toyama

Official ·1 week ago

An adult bear was sighted in Koimesemi, Nanto City.

Nanto, Toyama

News ·1 week ago
Kanazawa 太陽が丘, Ishikawa

A bear about 1 meter long was spotted along a prefectural road in Togaoka, Kanazawa City, crossed the road, and fled north along the road.

Kanazawa 太陽が丘, Ishikawa

News ·2 weeks ago

Shirakawa Hatogaya, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago
G
Oyama Shrine, Ishikawa
Total Distance: 123 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 18:00 with 5 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, 34 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 10 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 9 hours ago near Nanto, Toyama.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 18:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 123 km route runs from Takayama Castle to Oyama Shrine, passing through Gifu, Ishikawa, and Toyama. In the past 30 days, 34 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 10 of them. The latest sighting was reported 9 hours ago near Nanto, Toyama. This is an active bear corridor. Rerouting or rescheduling your hike is strongly advised.

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