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Iwakuni Castle to Tsuwano Castle Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 80 km · 18h 4m · 2 stops · 7 sightings · Saved May 28, 2026 · Last updated 57 minutes ago
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Safety Summary

This 80 km route runs from Iwakuni Castle to Tsuwano Castle, passing through Yamaguchi and Shimane. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Waki Sekigahama, Yamaguchi.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (8)

8 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Yamaguchi, Shimane.

Iwakuni Castle
Low Risk

Iwakuni Castle

Yamaguchi

314 incidents

Kashiwabara Museum
Low Risk

Kashiwabara Museum

Yamaguchi

314 incidents

Kikkō Park
Low Risk

Kikkō Park

Yamaguchi

314 incidents

Kintai Bridge
Low Risk

Kintai Bridge

Yamaguchi

311 incidents

Anno Art Museum
Moderate Risk

Anno Art Museum

Shimane

116 incidents

Morijuku Art Museum
Moderate Risk

Morijuku Art Museum

Shimane

117 incidents

Mori Ōgai Memorial Museum
Moderate Risk

Mori Ōgai Memorial Museum

Shimane

112 incidents

Tsuwano Castle
Moderate Risk

Tsuwano Castle

Shimane

120 incidents

Iwakuni Castle
Low Risk

Iwakuni Castle

Yamaguchi

314 incidents

Kashiwabara Museum
Low Risk

Kashiwabara Museum

Yamaguchi

314 incidents

Kikkō Park
Low Risk

Kikkō Park

Yamaguchi

314 incidents

Kintai Bridge
Low Risk

Kintai Bridge

Yamaguchi

311 incidents

Anno Art Museum
Moderate Risk

Anno Art Museum

Shimane

116 incidents

Morijuku Art Museum
Moderate Risk

Morijuku Art Museum

Shimane

117 incidents

Mori Ōgai Memorial Museum
Moderate Risk

Mori Ōgai Memorial Museum

Shimane

112 incidents

Tsuwano Castle
Moderate Risk

Tsuwano Castle

Shimane

120 incidents

Route Timeline

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Iwakuni Castle, Yamaguchi
Moderate Risk 80 km 18h 4m 7 sightings within 5 km
Waki Sekigahama, Yamaguchi

Waki Sekigahama, Yamaguchi

Official ·1 day ago
Iwakuni 美和町生見, Yamaguchi

Iwakuni 美和町生見, Yamaguchi

Official ·1 day ago
Ōtake Onihara, Hiroshima

A bear has been sighted.

Ōtake Onihara, Hiroshima

Official ·5 days ago
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Ōtake Mitsuishicho, Hiroshima

There was a bear sighting.

Ōtake Mitsuishicho, Hiroshima

Official ·1 week ago
Ōtake Mitsuishicho, Hiroshima

Signs of a bear sighting have been confirmed

Ōtake Mitsuishicho, Hiroshima

Official ·2 weeks ago

Iwakuni 美和町田ノ口, Yamaguchi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Iwakuni, Yamaguchi

Iwakuni, Yamaguchi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Tsuwano Castle, Shimane
Total Distance: 80 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 5:00 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, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Waki Sekigahama, Yamaguchi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 5:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 80 km route runs from Iwakuni Castle to Tsuwano Castle, passing through Yamaguchi and Shimane. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Waki Sekigahama, Yamaguchi. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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