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Hiruzen Plateau to Yoshii River Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 131 km · 2h 38m · 3 stops · 1 sighting · Saved May 26, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 131 km route runs from Hiruzen Plateau to Yoshii River, passing through Okayama and Tottori. In the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kurayoshi Sekiganecho-Fukuhara, Tottori.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (5)

5 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Okayama, Tottori.

Hiruzen Plateau
Low Risk

Hiruzen Plateau

Okayama

84 incidents

Asahi River
Low Risk

Asahi River

Okayama

91 incidents

Kamiyodo Hakuhō-no-Oka Exhibition Hall
Low Risk

Kamiyodo Hakuhō-no-Oka Exhibition Hall

Tottori

131 incidents

Ōgamiyama Shrine
Low Risk

Ōgamiyama Shrine

Tottori

148 incidents

Yoshii River
Low Risk

Yoshii River

Okayama

143 incidents

Hiruzen Plateau
Low Risk

Hiruzen Plateau

Okayama

84 incidents

Asahi River
Low Risk

Asahi River

Okayama

91 incidents

Kamiyodo Hakuhō-no-Oka Exhibition Hall
Low Risk

Kamiyodo Hakuhō-no-Oka Exhibition Hall

Tottori

131 incidents

Ōgamiyama Shrine
Low Risk

Ōgamiyama Shrine

Tottori

148 incidents

Yoshii River
Low Risk

Yoshii River

Okayama

143 incidents

Route Timeline

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Hiruzen Plateau, Okayama
Moderate Risk 48 km 52m 1 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted in Sekiganecho Hori, Kurayoshi City, Tottori Prefecture, on the morning of 2026-05-25.

Kurayoshi Sekiganecho-Fukuhara, Tottori

News ·1 day ago
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Kamiyodo Hakuhō-no-Oka Exhibition Hall, Tottori
Low Risk 83 km 1h 46m No incidents
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Yoshii River, Okayama
Total Distance: 131 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 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, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kurayoshi Sekiganecho-Fukuhara, Tottori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 131 km route runs from Hiruzen Plateau to Yoshii River, passing through Okayama and Tottori. In the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kurayoshi Sekiganecho-Fukuhara, Tottori. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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