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This 285 km route runs from Iwakuni Castle to Hagi Castle, passing through Yamaguchi, Hiroshima, and Shimane. In the past 30 days, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 11 hours ago near Hagi, Yamaguchi.
At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.
22 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Yamaguchi, Hiroshima, Shimane.
At about 08:45 on May 21, 2026, a report was received that a bear crossed a prefectural road in Miyauchi, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and tracks believed to be from a bear were confirmed at the scene. There had been a sighting near a housing complex the previous day, and elementary and junior high schools in the school district dismissed students at the same time.
Hatsukaichi Miyauchi-kogyodanchi, Hiroshima
Reported that a bear crossed the road while driving.
Hatsukaichi Toge, Hiroshima
A caller to emergency services reported one bear-like animal on a slope between a residential area and the mountains.
Hatsukaichi Shikigaoka-kami, Hiroshima
Around 22:00 on May 18, a passenger car struck a bear near the ramp of the Hatsukaichi Junction on the Sanyo Expressway/Hiroshima-Iwakuni Road (up line) in Miyauchi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, and the driver called 110. The bear died from the collision.
Hatsukaichi Miyauchi-kogyodanchi, Hiroshima
In Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City, sightings of an animal believed to be a bear were reported repeatedly from the night of the 13th into the morning of the 14th; at around 06:40 on the 14th a bear was seen running south near the botanical garden rotary. Police and ward officials are checking whether the sightings were of the same animal, and 10 nearby elementary and junior high schools were closed.
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Hoida, Hiroshima
At around 6:40 a.m. on the 14th, police received information from a witness saying, "I saw a bear running off to the south near the rotary at the botanical park." Hiroshima News TSS - 5/14 (Thu) 11:08 distribution
Hiroshima Kurashige 3-chome, Hiroshima
On 2026-05-14, bear sightings continued in a residential area of Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and a total of 11 nearby elementary, junior high, and high schools were closed. According to police, bears were also sighted on the 13th and again on the 14th.
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima
Multiple sightings of an approximately 1-meter adult Asiatic black bear were reported in Sendō (Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City), with additional reports last night and this morning near Misugi and around the Hiroshima Botanical Garden. Ten local elementary and junior high schools were temporarily closed; police and ward staff are patrolling and bear rangers are conducting on-site investigations.
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima
At around 06:10 on May 13, a dog walker in Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City reported a bear-like animal about 1 meter long, and shortly after another person reported a bear-like animal about 70–80 cm in their yard. Police arrived but did not find the animal; one elementary school nearby was temporarily closed and police warned people not to approach if sighted.
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima
A bear, likely a cub about 1 meter long, appeared in a residential area, prompting a nearby elementary school to close temporarily.
Hiroshima Sendo 1-chome, Hiroshima
Shortly after 06:00 on May 13, 2026, multiple sightings of a bear-like animal were reported in the residential area of Sendō 1-chōme, Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City; the ward identified it as an Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma) based on droppings and footprints. Nearby Itsukaichi Kannon Elementary School was closed temporarily, and no injuries were reported.
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima
Multiple people reported seeing a bear.
Hiroshima Sendo 1-chome, Hiroshima
In Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City, between about 6:00 a.m. on the 13th and for roughly 10 minutes, there were three consecutive reports: “I saw a bear while walking my dog,” “I saw a bear about 1 meter (3 feet) tall,” and “There was a bear in my yard.”
Hiroshima Sendo 1-chome, Hiroshima
On the morning of May 13, 2026, multiple sightings of a bear-like animal were reported in a residential area of Sando, Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City; a black animal was captured on a security camera around 05:00. Ward staff and experts examined droppings and other traces, police and the ward conducted patrols and issued warnings, and one nearby elementary school closed temporarily; no injuries were reported.
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima
Multiple bear sightings were reported in a residential area of Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City from early morning to night on May 13. According to police, 11 nearby elementary, junior high and high schools were closed on May 14. Several sightings were reported, but the exact number of individual bears has not been confirmed.
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima
Multiple bear sightings were reported in a residential area of Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City between May 13 and 14, 2026. Nearby elementary, junior high and high schools were temporarily closed; a day-service facility switched its automatic door to manual, and residents are taking measures such as using bear bells.
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Hoida, Hiroshima
A bear has been spotted
Ōtake Boroku, Hiroshima
Waki Seta, Yamaguchi
Before 05:00 on the 19th, a resident reported sighting one bear-like animal about 1 meter long near the former Kabe area school lunch center in Kameyama Minami 3-chome, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima City, and called 110. Nearby elementary and junior high schools conducted group dismissals.
Hiroshima Kabecho-Omoji, Hiroshima
Crossed in front of the vehicle while driving
Akitakata Yachiyocho-Haji, Hiroshima
A large truck driver was waiting at a roadside pullout near Asahigaoka to time the departure of another company's large truck coming out of a factory. About 3–5 meters in front of him, a black bear that looked like a large, well-fed dog curled up ran across from the river side (Gongenyama) to the mountain on the Asaminami Ward side across the road. He said it was the first time he had seen one in this area. The driver’s sighting was reported to the Asakita Police Station duty officer at 18:20.
Hiroshima Asacho-Ushiroyama, Hiroshima
Hagi, Yamaguchi
Hagi Chinto, Yamaguchi
Hagi Yamada, Yamaguchi
Hagi Yamada, Yamaguchi
Hagi, Yamaguchi
Hagi, Yamaguchi
Hagi Yamada, Yamaguchi
Peak activity at 6:00 with 7 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 11 hours ago near Hagi, Yamaguchi.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 285 km route runs from Iwakuni Castle to Hagi Castle, passing through Yamaguchi, Hiroshima, and Shimane. In the past 30 days, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 11 hours ago near Hagi, Yamaguchi. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.
