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This 92 km route runs from Takayama to Gujō Hachiman Castle within Gifu. In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Gero, Gifu.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
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While traveling by bicycle from Kosaka Town toward Nigori-go Onsen, I saw a bear at this location. I was walking while pushing my bicycle when a bear appeared about 30 meters ahead at a curve in the road. The bear crossed the road (from left to right) and moved into the vegetation on the far side. The bear glanced toward me for a moment but ignored me. I stood and waited there for a few minutes, and afterwards I safely passed the spot where the bear had crossed. Observations: When riding a bicycle or motorcycle in this area, be especially careful where there are bushes, bamboo grass (sasa), or other vegetation along both sides of the road where bears can hide. Reduce your speed to avoid sudden encounters. Cyclists may also want to attach a bear bell for bicycles or ring a bell. Note: The photos were taken from Google Maps Street View. The bear appeared at the location shown in the photos. About 70 meters before where I encountered the bear, there were about 10 monkeys.
Gero, Gifu
Gero Maze-Kuroishi, Gifu
A bear was sighted in Mazekuroishi, Gero City.
Gero Maze-Kuroishi, Gifu
While driving east in a private car, only a cub crossed the road from the river side on the south to the mountain side on the north and went into the bushes.
Gujo, Gifu
Takayama, Gifu
Peak activity at 7:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.
The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Gero, Gifu.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 92 km route runs from Takayama to Gujō Hachiman Castle within Gifu. In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Gero, Gifu. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
