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This 187 km route runs from Hiroshima Castle to Sumiyoshi Shrine, passing through Hiroshima and Yamaguchi. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Shunan 湯野, Yamaguchi.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
6 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Hiroshima, Yamaguchi.
Around 09:30 on 2026-07-21, a bear was sighted in Yuno, Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Shunan 湯野, Yamaguchi
At around 10:25 on 2026-07-12, a bear was sighted in Yashiro, Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and was observed moving.
Shunan 大字八代, Yamaguchi
Around 10:30 on 2026-07-06, an animal believed to be a bear was seen moving in Kawachi, Kudamatsu City.
Kudamatsu 大字河内, Yamaguchi
Peak activity at 10:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 3 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 Shunan 湯野, Yamaguchi.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 187 km route runs from Hiroshima Castle to Sumiyoshi Shrine, passing through Hiroshima and Yamaguchi. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Shunan 湯野, Yamaguchi. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
