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Tsuruga to Takashima Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 124 km · 1d 4h 33m · 10 stops · 8 sightings · Saved May 26, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 124 km route runs from Tsuruga to Takashima, passing through Fukui, Shiga, and Kyoto. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Takashima Imazucho-Fukashimizu, Shiga.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

Your Route

Route Profile

Route Timeline

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Tsuruga, Fukui
Low Risk 5.2 km 1h 28m No incidents
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Tsuruga, Fukui
Low Risk 4.3 km 1h 4m No incidents
2
Takashima, Shiga
Moderate Risk 4.1 km 1h 5m 1 sightings within 5 km

Near Fukashimizu, Imazu Town

Takashima Imazucho-Fukashimizu, Shiga

Official ·1 day ago
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Takashima, Shiga
Low Risk 1h 17m No incidents
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Takashima, Shiga
Moderate Risk 44 km 5h 14m 6 sightings within 5 km

Near Fukashimizu, Imazu Town

Takashima Imazucho-Fukashimizu, Shiga

Official ·1 day ago
Takashima Imazucho-Fukashimizu, Shiga

Imazu Town Sakenami Forest Road

Takashima Imazucho-Fukashimizu, Shiga

Official ·1 day ago

One bear was sighted in Imazu-cho Fukashimizu, Takashima City.

Takashima Imazucho-Fukashimizu, Shiga

News ·2 days ago
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Takashima Imazucho-Fukashimizu, Shiga

Imazu Town Sakenami Forest Road

Takashima Imazucho-Fukashimizu, Shiga

Official ·2 days ago
Takashima Imazucho-Kitaumi, Shiga

Kita-Ikumi — 500 m west of Ishihara Chemical

Takashima Imazucho-Kitaumi, Shiga

Official ·6 days ago
Takashima Imazucho-Tochudani, Shiga

Imazu Town, Tochūdani — near the Environmental Center

Takashima Imazucho-Tochudani, Shiga

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Takashima, Shiga
Moderate Risk 16 km 4h 13m 2 sightings within 5 km
Takashima Imazucho-Kitaumi, Shiga

Kita-Ikumi — 500 m west of Ishihara Chemical

Takashima Imazucho-Kitaumi, Shiga

Official ·6 days ago
Takashima Imazucho-Tochudani, Shiga

Imazu Town, Tochūdani — near the Environmental Center

Takashima Imazucho-Tochudani, Shiga

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Wakasa, Fukui
Low Risk 8.2 km 1h 59m No incidents
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Takashima, Shiga
Low Risk 7.5 km 2h 0m No incidents
8
Nantan, Kyoto
Moderate Risk 40 km 10h 12m 4 sightings within 5 km

Near Fukashimizu, Imazu Town

Takashima Imazucho-Fukashimizu, Shiga

Official ·1 day ago

One bear was sighted in Imazu-cho Fukashimizu, Takashima City.

Takashima Imazucho-Fukashimizu, Shiga

News ·2 days ago
Wakasa Misomidanchi, Fukui

Wakasa Misomidanchi, Fukui

Official ·3 days ago
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Wakasa Shimoyoshida, Fukui

Wakasa Shimoyoshida, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Takashima, Shiga
Total Distance: 124 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 15:00 with 4 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, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Takashima Imazucho-Fukashimizu, Shiga.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 15:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 124 km route runs from Tsuruga to Takashima, passing through Fukui, Shiga, and Kyoto. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Takashima Imazucho-Fukashimizu, Shiga. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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