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Izumo to Kanzaki River Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 322 km · 2d 17h 50m · 2 stops · 7 sightings · Saved May 28, 2026 · Last updated 57 minutes ago
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Safety Summary

This 322 km route runs from Izumo to Kanzaki River, passing through Shimane, Osaka, Hyogo, Okayama, and Tottori. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Houki Fukuoka, Tottori.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (24)

24 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Shimane, Osaka, Hyogo, Okayama, Tottori.

Yaegaki Shrine
Low Risk

Yaegaki Shrine

Shimane

28 incidents

Shimane Prefectural Yakumotatsu Fudoki-no-oka
Low Risk

Shimane Prefectural Yakumotatsu Fudoki-no-oka

Shimane

27 incidents

Kamochi Shrine
Low Risk

Kamochi Shrine

Tottori

128 incidents

Katsuyama Castle
Low Risk

Katsuyama Castle

Okayama

8 incidents

Tsuyama Castle
Low Risk

Tsuyama Castle

Okayama

25 incidents

Himeji City Aquarium
Low Risk

Himeji City Aquarium

Hyogo

4 incidents

Kakurin-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kakurin-ji Temple

Hyogo

5 incidents

Onoe Shrine
Low Risk

Onoe Shrine

Hyogo

5 incidents

Yaegaki Shrine
Low Risk

Yaegaki Shrine

Shimane

28 incidents

Shimane Prefectural Yakumotatsu Fudoki-no-oka
Low Risk

Shimane Prefectural Yakumotatsu Fudoki-no-oka

Shimane

27 incidents

Kamochi Shrine
Low Risk

Kamochi Shrine

Tottori

128 incidents

Katsuyama Castle
Low Risk

Katsuyama Castle

Okayama

8 incidents

Tsuyama Castle
Low Risk

Tsuyama Castle

Okayama

25 incidents

Himeji City Aquarium
Low Risk

Himeji City Aquarium

Hyogo

4 incidents

Kakurin-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kakurin-ji Temple

Hyogo

5 incidents

Onoe Shrine
Low Risk

Onoe Shrine

Hyogo

5 incidents

Route Timeline

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Izumo, Shimane
Moderate Risk 322 km 2d 17h 50m Includes steps 7 sightings within 5 km
Houki Fukuoka, Tottori

was moving along the prefectural road.

Houki Fukuoka, Tottori

Official ·1 week ago
Mimasaka Emiyoshida, Okayama

Mimasaka Emiyoshida, Okayama

Official ·1 week ago
Mimasaka Emi, Okayama

Mimasaka Emi, Okayama

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Kōfu Sagawa, Tottori

was moving

Kōfu Sagawa, Tottori

Official ·2 weeks ago

It ran off toward the mountains.

Nanbu Ikeno, Tottori

Official ·2 weeks ago

Ran away on foot.

Kōfu Muko, Tottori

Official ·3 weeks ago

Niimi Osa-Oino, Okayama

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Kanzaki River, Osaka
Total Distance: 322 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 18:00 with 2 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. 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 1 week ago near Houki Fukuoka, Tottori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 18:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 322 km route runs from Izumo to Kanzaki River, passing through Shimane, Osaka, Hyogo, Okayama, and Tottori. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Houki Fukuoka, Tottori. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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