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Akiyoshidō to Nagato Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 28 km · 6h 5m · 3 stops · 1 sighting · Saved May 14, 2026 ·
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Safety Summary

This 28 km route runs from Akiyoshidō to Nagato within Yamaguchi. In the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Mine Mitocho-Oda, Yamaguchi.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

2 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Yamaguchi.

Akiyoshidō
Low Risk

Akiyoshidō

Yamaguchi

112 incidents
Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park
Low Risk

Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park

Yamaguchi

125 incidents

Route Timeline

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Akiyoshidō, Yamaguchi
Moderate Risk 6.4 km 1h 21m 1 sightings within 5 km
Mine Mitocho-Oda, Yamaguchi

Mine Mitocho-Oda, Yamaguchi

Official ·1 day ago
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Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park, Yamaguchi
Low Risk 22 km 4h 44m No incidents
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Nagato, Yamaguchi
Total Distance: 28 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 18:00 with 1 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, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Mine Mitocho-Oda, Yamaguchi.

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 28 km route runs from Akiyoshidō to Nagato within Yamaguchi. In the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Mine Mitocho-Oda, Yamaguchi. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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