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This 215 km route runs from Toyonaka to Gujō Hachiman Castle, passing through Osaka, Gifu, Kyoto, and Shiga. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Seki 広見北町, Gifu.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
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A report was received of one bear sighted near Onda Manufacturing.
Seki 広見北町, Gifu
A report was received of one bear sighted near the Mugegawa roadside station.
Seki 植野, Gifu
On May 20, 2026 at around 16:20, a city employee found footprints believed to be from a bear (about the size of a human fist) near the Nishibu Fureai Center annex in Senbiki, Seki City. Later the same day at about 19:20, a person driving on a prefectural road in Mutegawa-cho Atobe, Seki City, sighted a single black animal that was captured on a dashcam. The police also reported a bear sighting in the area on May 11.
Seki, Gifu
At around 14:15 on May 13, 2026, a report was received that a 'large black object larger than a dog' crossed a farm road in the Miwa district of Gifu City; the city and police are patrolling. Since April there have been repeated sightings and attacks on chickens in nearby Seki City, and authorities say the same individual may be moving between the areas.
Gifu 三輪, Gifu
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Seki 千疋, Gifu
On May 8, 2026, Ogaki City found an adult male Asiatic black bear (95 cm) caught in a deer snare in a forested area of Akasaka-cho, captured it and euthanized it. Because there were houses and schools nearby and the snare risked coming off, the city consulted with police and dispatched a firearm to kill the bear.
Ogaki 赤坂町, Gifu
In a forested area of Akasaka-cho, Ogaki City, a single male Asian black bear about 1 meter long was found caught by a deer trap with its foot bound by wire; the city's nuisance wildlife capture team discovered it around 7:00 AM on the 8th. Because there were houses and Akasaka Junior High School nearby, officials deemed release impractical, consulted with the Ogaki Police Station, and a team performed a lethal shot with a rifle around 8:00 AM to dispatch the bear.
Ogaki 赤坂町, Gifu
In a forested area of Akasaka-cho, Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, at about 06:45 on May 8, a municipal capture team found a male Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma) measuring 95 cm caught in a deer trap. Because the area was close to residences and Akasaka Junior High School and there was a risk the trap could come off, authorities consulted the police and euthanized the bear by shooting; there were no injuries.
Ogaki 赤坂町, Gifu
A single Asian black bear was caught in a deer trap in Akasaka-cho Katsuyama, Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture; it was identified as a 95 cm adult male. Because the site is close to residential areas and releasing it into the mountains was judged difficult, it was euthanized by shooting.
Ogaki 荒尾町, Gifu
At around 06:45 on the 8th, a nuisance wildlife capture team captured one male Asian black bear about 95 cm long in a forested area of Akasaka-chō, Ōgaki City. It appeared to have just emerged from hibernation and was emaciated.
Ogaki 赤坂町, Gifu
Four chickens kept at a residence in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, were found dead and are believed to have been attacked by a bear. Around the Nagara River in the city, a resident filmed one bear on May 1, and the city has stepped up warnings.
Seki 西本郷, Gifu
A presumed adult Asiatic black bear (Tsukinowaguma) about 1 meter long was repeatedly sighted along the right bank of the Nagara River in Ikejiri, Seki City, from April 28 onward. On May 1, of six chickens kept at a nearby residence four were found dead and two missing; bear tracks and dug-up traces were found nearby, and the city has stepped up precautions by installing box traps and warning signs.
Seki 池尻, Gifu
On May 1 in Seki City, of six chickens kept at a residence four were found dead in the yard and two were missing. The carcasses were gone the next day, bear tracks were found nearby, and since bear sightings increased from April 28 to May 2 the city has set traps and posted signs to warn residents.
Seki 西本郷, Gifu
Around 15:00 on April 30, a single adult Asian black bear of about 1 meter in length was sighted near the Nagara River right bank by the Kose Ukai fishing ground in Seki City Ikejiri. On May 1, four of six chickens kept at a nearby house were found dead with bite marks, and bear tracks were discovered in woodland about 200 meters from the house.
Seki, Gifu
In Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, multiple bear sightings have occurred since the end of last month, and damage to chickens has been confirmed. The city set up box traps together with the local hunters' association and is urging residents to be cautious.
Seki 西本郷, Gifu
In Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, there were five bear sightings between April 28 and May 2 — four in Ikejiri and one in Hiromi. At a residence in Ikejiri, four of six kept chickens were found dead on April 29, and on April 30 the burial site was dug up and bear tracks were confirmed nearby; the city and the hunters' association have set two box traps, conducted patrols, and posted warning signs.
Seki 池尻, Gifu
A park in Gifu City was temporarily closed after a sighting of an animal believed to be a bear. The park was reported to be scheduled to reopen from April 29.
Gifu 蕪城町, Gifu
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In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Seki 広見北町, Gifu.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 215 km route runs from Toyonaka to Gujō Hachiman Castle, passing through Osaka, Gifu, Kyoto, and Shiga. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Seki 広見北町, Gifu. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
