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Tenson Shrine to Iida Drive

Driving · High Risk · 232 km · 2h 51m · 2 stops · 16 sightings · Saved July 17, 2026 · Last updated 15 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 232 km route runs from Tenson Shrine to Iida, passing through Shiga, Nagano, Aichi, and Gifu. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Achi, Nagano.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (8)

8 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Shiga, Nagano, Aichi, Gifu.

Ōtsu-juku
Low Risk

Ōtsu-juku

Shiga

322 incidents

Tenson Shrine
Low Risk

Tenson Shrine

Shiga

309 incidents

Takebe taisha
Low Risk

Takebe taisha

Shiga

164 incidents

Taga Taisha
Low Risk

Taga Taisha

Shiga

15 incidents

Myōkō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Myōkō-ji Temple

Aichi

1 incidents

Mama Kannon Temple
Low Risk

Mama Kannon Temple

Aichi

10 incidents

Magome-juku
Moderate Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

1,235 incidents

Misaka Shrine
Moderate Risk

Misaka Shrine

Nagano

599 incidents

Ōtsu-juku
Low Risk

Ōtsu-juku

Shiga

322 incidents

Tenson Shrine
Low Risk

Tenson Shrine

Shiga

309 incidents

Takebe taisha
Low Risk

Takebe taisha

Shiga

164 incidents

Taga Taisha
Low Risk

Taga Taisha

Shiga

15 incidents

Myōkō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Myōkō-ji Temple

Aichi

1 incidents

Mama Kannon Temple
Low Risk

Mama Kannon Temple

Aichi

10 incidents

Magome-juku
Moderate Risk

Magome-juku

Gifu

1,235 incidents

Misaka Shrine
Moderate Risk

Misaka Shrine

Nagano

599 incidents

Route Timeline

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Tenson Shrine, Shiga
High Risk 232 km 2h 51m 16 sightings within 5 km

Size: adult (fully grown)

Achi, Nagano

Official ·2 days ago
Achi, Nagano

Size: Adult

Achi, Nagano

Official ·5 days ago

One bear was sighted moving in Oshimizu, Maibara City.

Maibara Oshimizu, Shiga

News ·1 week ago
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Yasuoka Manba, Nagano

Size: Juvenile

Yasuoka Manba, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Achi Chisato, Nagano

Size: adult and cub

Achi Chisato, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nagiso, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Nagiso, Nagano

Official ·1 week ago
Nagiso, Nagano

Size: Unknown

Nagiso, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ena 長島町中野, Gifu

Ena 長島町中野, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ena 武並町藤, Gifu

Ena 武並町藤, Gifu

Official ·2 weeks ago

A sighting was reported near a walking path in Tenryukyo, Ryukoh, Iida City, where one adult bear crossed the road.

Iida 龍江, Nagano

News ·2 weeks ago
Iida, Nagano

Size: adult (fully grown)

Iida, Nagano

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted on a road in Saienji, Maibara City, Shiga, by students commuting to school.

Maibara Saienji, Shiga

News ·3 weeks ago
Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nagiso, Nagano

Size: juvenile

Nagiso, Nagano

Official ·1 month ago
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Iida, Nagano
Total Distance: 232 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 12:00 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, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Achi, Nagano.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 12:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 232 km route runs from Tenson Shrine to Iida, passing through Shiga, Nagano, Aichi, and Gifu. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Achi, Nagano. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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