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Heguri to Yōrō Shrine Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 162 km · 2h 14m · 2 stops · 1 sighting · Saved May 30, 2026 · Last updated 1 hour ago
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Safety Summary

This 162 km route runs from Heguri to Yōrō Shrine, passing through Nara, Gifu, Kyoto, Osaka, and Shiga. 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 22 hours ago near Otsu Wakabadai, Shiga.

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 (8)

8 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Nara, Gifu, Kyoto, Osaka, Shiga.

Ikoma Shrine
Low Risk

Ikoma Shrine

Nara

176 incidents

Mount Ikoma
Low Risk

Mount Ikoma

Nara

12 incidents

Ikoma Mountains
Low Risk

Ikoma Mountains

Nara

12 incidents

Ikoma Sanjō Amusement Park
Low Risk

Ikoma Sanjō Amusement Park

Nara

118 incidents

Mitsushima Shrine
Low Risk

Mitsushima Shrine

Osaka

46 incidents

Ishiyama-dera Temple
Low Risk

Ishiyama-dera Temple

Shiga

154 incidents

Taga Taisha
Low Risk

Taga Taisha

Shiga

13 incidents

Yōrō Shrine
Low Risk

Yōrō Shrine

Gifu

234 incidents

Ikoma Shrine
Low Risk

Ikoma Shrine

Nara

176 incidents

Mount Ikoma
Low Risk

Mount Ikoma

Nara

12 incidents

Ikoma Mountains
Low Risk

Ikoma Mountains

Nara

12 incidents

Ikoma Sanjō Amusement Park
Low Risk

Ikoma Sanjō Amusement Park

Nara

118 incidents

Mitsushima Shrine
Low Risk

Mitsushima Shrine

Osaka

46 incidents

Ishiyama-dera Temple
Low Risk

Ishiyama-dera Temple

Shiga

154 incidents

Taga Taisha
Low Risk

Taga Taisha

Shiga

13 incidents

Yōrō Shrine
Low Risk

Yōrō Shrine

Gifu

234 incidents

Route Timeline

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Heguri, Nara
Moderate Risk 162 km 2h 14m 1 sightings within 5 km
Otsu Wakabadai, Shiga

June 15, around 3:10 AM, Wakabadai

Otsu Wakabadai, Shiga

Official ·22 hours ago
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Yōrō Shrine, Gifu
Total Distance: 162 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 3:00 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 22 hours ago near Otsu Wakabadai, Shiga.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 3:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 162 km route runs from Heguri to Yōrō Shrine, passing through Nara, Gifu, Kyoto, Osaka, and Shiga. 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 22 hours ago near Otsu Wakabadai, Shiga. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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