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Heguri to Tanabe Cycling Route

Cycling · Moderate Risk · 109 km · 8h 1m · 2 stops · 2 sightings · Saved July 16, 2026 · Last updated 15 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 109 km route runs from Heguri to Tanabe, passing through Nara and Wakayama. 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 2 weeks ago near Kudoyama 大字笠木, Wakayama.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (9)

9 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Nara, Wakayama.

Tatsuta River
Low Risk

Tatsuta River

Nara

54 incidents

Daruma-ji Temple
Low Risk

Daruma-ji Temple

Nara

22 incidents

Kataoka Shrine
Low Risk

Kataoka Shrine

Nara

20 incidents

Nagao Shrine
Low Risk

Nagao Shrine

Nara

17 incidents

The Museum, History of Katsuragi
Low Risk

The Museum, History of Katsuragi

Nara

39 incidents

Mount Kōya
Low Risk

Mount Kōya

Wakayama

11 incidents

Kongōbu-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kongōbu-ji Temple

Wakayama

25 incidents

Goma dansan
Low Risk

Goma dansan

Nara

7 incidents

Tatsuta River
Low Risk

Tatsuta River

Nara

54 incidents

Daruma-ji Temple
Low Risk

Daruma-ji Temple

Nara

22 incidents

Kataoka Shrine
Low Risk

Kataoka Shrine

Nara

20 incidents

Nagao Shrine
Low Risk

Nagao Shrine

Nara

17 incidents

The Museum, History of Katsuragi
Low Risk

The Museum, History of Katsuragi

Nara

39 incidents

Mount Kōya
Low Risk

Mount Kōya

Wakayama

11 incidents

Kongōbu-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kongōbu-ji Temple

Wakayama

25 incidents

Goma dansan
Low Risk

Goma dansan

Nara

7 incidents

Route Timeline

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Heguri, Nara
Moderate Risk 109 km 8h 1m 2 sightings within 5 km

One bear was sighted in Kasagi, Kudoyama Town, Wakayama Prefecture.

Kudoyama 大字笠木, Wakayama

News ·2 weeks ago
Kōya Koyasan, Wakayama

A bear was sighted in Koyasan, Koya Town, around 7:30 PM on July 5; it was observed moving.

Kōya Koyasan, Wakayama

News ·3 weeks ago
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Tanabe, Wakayama
Total Distance: 109 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 6:00 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, 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 2 weeks ago near Kudoyama 大字笠木, Wakayama.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 109 km route runs from Heguri to Tanabe, passing through Nara and Wakayama. 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 2 weeks ago near Kudoyama 大字笠木, Wakayama. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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