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Yuasa to Ichinono Ōji Shrine Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 147 km · 1d 10h 33m · 3 stops · 5 sightings · Saved June 27, 2026 · Last updated 14 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 147 km route runs from Yuasa to Ichinono Ōji Shrine, passing through Wakayama, Mie, and Nara. 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 1 week ago near Tanabe Ryujinmura-Ryujin, Wakayama.

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 (4)

4 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Wakayama, Mie, Nara.

Kumano Hongū Taisha
Low Risk

Kumano Hongū Taisha

Wakayama

29 incidents

Kumano Sansho Ōmiwasha
Low Risk

Kumano Sansho Ōmiwasha

Wakayama

8 incidents

Fudarakusan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Fudarakusan-ji Temple

Wakayama

8 incidents

Ichinono Ōji Shrine
Low Risk

Ichinono Ōji Shrine

Wakayama

8 incidents

Kumano Hongū Taisha
Low Risk

Kumano Hongū Taisha

Wakayama

29 incidents

Kumano Sansho Ōmiwasha
Low Risk

Kumano Sansho Ōmiwasha

Wakayama

8 incidents

Fudarakusan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Fudarakusan-ji Temple

Wakayama

8 incidents

Ichinono Ōji Shrine
Low Risk

Ichinono Ōji Shrine

Wakayama

8 incidents

Route Timeline

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Yuasa, Wakayama
Moderate Risk 137 km 1d 8h 29m 5 sightings within 5 km
Tanabe Ryujinmura-Ryujin, Wakayama

An adult bear was seen crossing the road.

Tanabe Ryujinmura-Ryujin, Wakayama

1 week ago
Hirogawa 大字西広, Wakayama

At around 8:30 AM on June 22, a bear was sighted in Nishihiro, Hirogawa Town, Wakayama Prefecture.

Hirogawa 大字西広, Wakayama

News ·1 week ago
Kiho Kitahizue, Mie

Kiho Kitahizue, Mie

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Kiho Kitahizue, Mie

Kiho Kitahizue, Mie

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kiho Kitahizue, Mie

Kiho Kitahizue, Mie

Official ·3 weeks ago
1
Nachikatsura, Wakayama
Low Risk 9.7 km 2h 4m No incidents
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Ichinono Ōji Shrine, Wakayama
Total Distance: 147 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 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, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Tanabe Ryujinmura-Ryujin, Wakayama.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 147 km route runs from Yuasa to Ichinono Ōji Shrine, passing through Wakayama, Mie, and Nara. 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 1 week ago near Tanabe Ryujinmura-Ryujin, Wakayama. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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