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Saeki Ward, Hiroshima to Simose Art Museum Cycling Route

Cycling · Moderate Risk · 20 km · 1h 9m · 2 stops · 4 sightings · Saved May 16, 2026 · Last updated 19 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 20 km route runs from Saeki Ward, Hiroshima to Simose Art Museum within Hiroshima. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Hatsukaichi Kamihera, Hiroshima.

With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Hiroshima.

Simose Art Museum
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Simose Art Museum

Hiroshima

259 incidents

Simose Art Museum
Low Risk

Simose Art Museum

Hiroshima

259 incidents

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Saeki Ward, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Moderate Risk 20 km 1h 9m 4 sightings within 5 km
Hatsukaichi Kamihera, Hiroshima

Around 8:40 on 2026-06-18, there was a report of something resembling a bear crossing the road in Kamihira, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture.

Hatsukaichi Kamihera, Hiroshima

News ·2 weeks ago

An animal believed to be a bear has been sighted.

Ōtake Hatcho, Hiroshima

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ōtake Onihara, Hiroshima

A bear has been sighted.

Ōtake Onihara, Hiroshima

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Ōtake Mitsuishicho, Hiroshima

There was a bear sighting.

Ōtake Mitsuishicho, Hiroshima

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Simose Art Museum, Hiroshima
Total Distance: 20 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

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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, 4 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 2 weeks ago near Hatsukaichi Kamihera, Hiroshima.

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 20 km route runs from Saeki Ward, Hiroshima to Simose Art Museum within Hiroshima. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Hatsukaichi Kamihera, Hiroshima. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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