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Higashiyoke River to Suzuka Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 128 km · 1d 2h 0m · 2 stops · 2 sightings · Saved July 18, 2026 · Last updated 13 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 128 km route runs from Higashiyoke River to Suzuka, passing through Osaka, Mie, Kyoto, and Nara. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Kizugawa Kamocho-Reihei, Kyoto.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (12)

12 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Osaka, Mie, Kyoto, Nara.

Higashiyoke River
Low Risk

Higashiyoke River

Osaka

2 incidents

Tatsuta Shrine
Low Risk

Tatsuta Shrine

Nara

11 incidents

Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area
Low Risk

Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area

Nara

107 incidents

Hōryū-ji Temple
Low Risk

Hōryū-ji Temple

Nara

107 incidents

Hokki-ji Temple
Low Risk

Hokki-ji Temple

Nara

157 incidents

Daian-ji Temple
Low Risk

Daian-ji Temple

Nara

245 incidents

Hokke-ji Temple
Low Risk

Hokke-ji Temple

Nara

252 incidents

Nenbutsu-ji Temple
Low Risk

Nenbutsu-ji Temple

Nara

254 incidents

Higashiyoke River
Low Risk

Higashiyoke River

Osaka

2 incidents

Tatsuta Shrine
Low Risk

Tatsuta Shrine

Nara

11 incidents

Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area
Low Risk

Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area

Nara

107 incidents

Hōryū-ji Temple
Low Risk

Hōryū-ji Temple

Nara

107 incidents

Hokki-ji Temple
Low Risk

Hokki-ji Temple

Nara

157 incidents

Daian-ji Temple
Low Risk

Daian-ji Temple

Nara

245 incidents

Hokke-ji Temple
Low Risk

Hokke-ji Temple

Nara

252 incidents

Nenbutsu-ji Temple
Low Risk

Nenbutsu-ji Temple

Nara

254 incidents

Route Timeline

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Higashiyoke River, Osaka
Moderate Risk 128 km 1d 2h 0m 2 sightings within 5 km
Kizugawa Kamocho-Reihei, Kyoto

Kizugawa Kamocho-Reihei, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago

Kizugawa Kamocho-Okuhata, Kyoto

Official ·1 month ago
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Suzuka, Mie
Total Distance: 128 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

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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, 2 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 3 weeks ago near Kizugawa Kamocho-Reihei, Kyoto.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 128 km route runs from Higashiyoke River to Suzuka, passing through Osaka, Mie, Kyoto, and Nara. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Kizugawa Kamocho-Reihei, Kyoto. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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