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Jōruri-ji Temple to Mount Wakakusa Drive

Driving · Low Risk · 8.4 km · 20m · 2 stops · Saved May 21, 2026 ·
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Safety Summary

This 8.4 km route runs from Jōruri-ji Temple to Mount Wakakusa, passing through Kyoto and Nara. No bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route in the past 30 days.

Standard precautions are enough. Stay alert and tell someone your plans.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (7)

7 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Kyoto, Nara.

Jōruri-ji Temple
Low Risk

Jōruri-ji Temple

Kyoto

269 incidents
Hannya-ji Temple
Low Risk

Hannya-ji Temple

Nara

255 incidents
Great Buddha Hall
Low Risk

Great Buddha Hall

Nara

250 incidents
Tōdai-ji Temple
Low Risk

Tōdai-ji Temple

Nara

250 incidents
Nara Park
Low Risk

Nara Park

Nara

249 incidents
Mount Wakakusa
Low Risk

Mount Wakakusa

Nara

199 incidents
Kasugayama Primeval Forest
Low Risk

Kasugayama Primeval Forest

Nara

249 incidents

Route Timeline

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Jōruri-ji Temple, Kyoto
Low Risk 8.4 km 20m No incidents
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Mount Wakakusa, Nara
Total Distance: 8.4 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

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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?

No bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route in the past 30 days.

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

No recent bear sightings within 5 km of this route.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 8.4 km route runs from Jōruri-ji Temple to Mount Wakakusa, passing through Kyoto and Nara. No bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route in the past 30 days. Standard precautions are enough. Stay alert and tell someone your plans.

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