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Kumakogen to Saijo Drive

Driving · Low Risk · 142 km · 4h 16m · 10 stops · Saved May 26, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 142 km route runs from Kumakogen to Saijo within Ehime. 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 (8)

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

Isaniwa Shrine
Safe

Isaniwa Shrine

Ehime

No incidents

Dōgo Park
Safe

Dōgo Park

Ehime

No incidents

Yuzuki Castle
Safe

Yuzuki Castle

Ehime

No incidents

The Shiki Museum
Safe

The Shiki Museum

Ehime

No incidents

Dōgo Onsen
Safe

Dōgo Onsen

Ehime

No incidents

Matsuyama Castle
Safe

Matsuyama Castle

Ehime

No incidents

Miyamae River
Safe

Miyamae River

Ehime

No incidents

Einōsan Castle
Safe

Einōsan Castle

Ehime

No incidents

Isaniwa Shrine
Safe

Isaniwa Shrine

Ehime

No incidents

Dōgo Park
Safe

Dōgo Park

Ehime

No incidents

Yuzuki Castle
Safe

Yuzuki Castle

Ehime

No incidents

The Shiki Museum
Safe

The Shiki Museum

Ehime

No incidents

Dōgo Onsen
Safe

Dōgo Onsen

Ehime

No incidents

Matsuyama Castle
Safe

Matsuyama Castle

Ehime

No incidents

Miyamae River
Safe

Miyamae River

Ehime

No incidents

Einōsan Castle
Safe

Einōsan Castle

Ehime

No incidents

Route Timeline

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Kumakogen, Ehime
Low Risk 28 km 41m No incidents
1
Matsuyama, Ehime
Low Risk 5.3 km 12m No incidents
2
Matsuyama, Ehime
Low Risk 7.3 km 21m No incidents
3
Isaniwa Shrine, Ehime
Low Risk 11 km 33m Includes steps No incidents
4
Miyamae River, Ehime
Low Risk 42 km 1h 1m No incidents
5
Imabari, Ehime
Low Risk 5.8 km 14m Includes steps No incidents
6
Imabari, Ehime
Low Risk 27 km 35m Includes steps No incidents
7
Saijo, Ehime
Low Risk 3.0 km 8m Includes steps No incidents
8
Saijo, Ehime
Low Risk 12 km 32m No incidents
G
Saijo, Ehime
Total Distance: 142 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 142 km route runs from Kumakogen to Saijo within Ehime. 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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