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Hagi to Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 36 km · 7h 51m · 2 stops · 7 sightings · Saved May 10, 2026 · Last updated 18 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 36 km route runs from Hagi to Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum within Yamaguchi. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Hagi Akiragi, 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.

Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Museum
Low Risk

Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Museum

Yamaguchi

152 incidents

Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum
Low Risk

Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum

Yamaguchi

149 incidents

Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Museum
Low Risk

Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Museum

Yamaguchi

152 incidents

Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum
Low Risk

Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum

Yamaguchi

149 incidents

Route Timeline

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Hagi, Yamaguchi
Moderate Risk 36 km 7h 51m 7 sightings within 5 km
Hagi Akiragi, Yamaguchi

Hagi Akiragi, Yamaguchi

Official ·2 days ago
Hagi, Yamaguchi

Hagi, Yamaguchi

Official ·1 week ago
Hagi, Yamaguchi

Hagi, Yamaguchi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Hagi, Yamaguchi

Hagi, Yamaguchi

Official ·3 weeks ago

A person driving a car saw one bear crossing the road in Sasanami, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Hagi, Yamaguchi

News ·1 month ago

A bear was sighted crossing the road about 50 meters ahead in Sasanami, Hagi City, around 07:20 on 2026-05-28.

Hagi, Yamaguchi

News ·1 month ago
Hagi, Yamaguchi

Hagi, Yamaguchi

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Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum, Yamaguchi
Total Distance: 36 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 19:00 with 3 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

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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, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Hagi Akiragi, Yamaguchi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 19:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 36 km route runs from Hagi to Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum within Yamaguchi. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Hagi Akiragi, 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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