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This 322 km route runs from Kansai International Airport to Tafuke Ōji Shrine, passing through Osaka, Wakayama, and Hyogo. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Hirogawa 大字下津木, Wakayama.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
24 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Osaka, Wakayama, Hyogo.
Mountain forest near the “Jizō Chaya” teahouse located along the Ōkumotorigoe trail
Nachikatsuura Ono, Wakayama
Between distance markers 19 and 20 (near the river between Echizen Pass and Ishikura Pass) there was the carcass of a deer that appeared to have been attacked by a wild animal; its head was severely damaged. (A friend witnessed it and informed me.)
Shingū Kumanogawacho-Takimoto, Wakayama
Peak activity at 8:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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For mountain rescue, call 110 (police). They will coordinate with local rescue teams.
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In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Hirogawa 大字下津木, Wakayama.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 322 km route runs from Kansai International Airport to Tafuke Ōji Shrine, passing through Osaka, Wakayama, and Hyogo. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Hirogawa 大字下津木, Wakayama. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
