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Kashihara Jingū to Murō-ji Temple Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 135 km · 4h 46m · 10 stops · 2 sightings · Saved May 26, 2026 ·
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Safety Summary

This 135 km route runs from Kashihara Jingū to Murō-ji Temple within Nara. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Uda Murou-Taguchimoto-kamitaguchi, Nara.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (24)

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

Kashihara Jingū
Low Risk

Kashihara Jingū

Nara

58 incidents
Mount Unebi
Low Risk

Mount Unebi

Nara

6 incidents
Unebiyamaguchi Shrine
Low Risk

Unebiyamaguchi Shrine

Nara

54 incidents
Mount Miminashi
Low Risk

Mount Miminashi

Nara

9 incidents
Hokki-ji Temple
Low Risk

Hokki-ji Temple

Nara

156 incidents
Saidai-ji Temple
Low Risk

Saidai-ji Temple

Nara

229 incidents
Heijō Palace
Low Risk

Heijō Palace

Nara

242 incidents
Hokke-ji Temple
Low Risk

Hokke-ji Temple

Nara

250 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kashihara Jingū, Nara
Moderate Risk 7.4 km 25m Includes steps 1 sightings within 5 km

I am a Kintetsu employee. While patrolling the tracks I discovered one bear approximately 1.2 m in body length.

Takatori Tainosho, Nara

3 weeks ago
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Tawaramoto, Nara
Low Risk 16 km 29m Includes steps No incidents
2
Hokki-ji Temple, Nara
Low Risk 11 km 29m No incidents
3
Saidai-ji Temple, Nara
Low Risk 6.4 km 22m No incidents
4
Gangō-ji Temple, Nara
Low Risk 3.1 km 12m No incidents
5
Hannya-ji Temple, Nara
Low Risk 7.7 km 27m Includes steps No incidents
6
Enshō-ji, Nara
Low Risk 16 km 43m Includes steps No incidents
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Ayameike Shrine, Nara
Low Risk 16 km 32m Includes steps No incidents
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Heguri, Nara
Moderate Risk 51 km 1h 8m 1 sightings within 5 km

While driving from National Route 369 onto the Yoshino-Muro-Temple-Hari Line (Prefectural Route 28) toward the Benzaiten hamlet, a bear ran past in front of a warehouse on the left and headed into the mountains. It appeared to be a cub. It was captured on a dashboard camera.

Uda Murou-Taguchimoto-kamitaguchi, Nara

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Murō-ji Temple, Nara
Total Distance: 135 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 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, 2 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 3 weeks ago near Uda Murou-Taguchimoto-kamitaguchi, Nara.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 135 km route runs from Kashihara Jingū to Murō-ji Temple within Nara. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Uda Murou-Taguchimoto-kamitaguchi, Nara. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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