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Katsuyama to Fukui Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 21 km · 49m · 2 stops · 5 sightings · Saved May 9, 2026 · Last updated 5 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 21 km route runs from Katsuyama to Fukui within Fukui. In the past 30 days, 5 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 Katsuyama 平泉寺町赤尾, Fukui.

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

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Katsuyama, Fukui
Moderate Risk 21 km 49m 5 sightings within 5 km
Katsuyama 平泉寺町赤尾, Fukui

Katsuyama 平泉寺町赤尾, Fukui

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Katsuyama 猪野, Fukui

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Katsuyama 平泉寺町赤尾, Fukui

Katsuyama 平泉寺町赤尾, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Fukui
Total Distance: 21 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 10:00 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

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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, 5 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 Katsuyama 平泉寺町赤尾, Fukui.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 21 km route runs from Katsuyama to Fukui within Fukui. In the past 30 days, 5 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 Katsuyama 平泉寺町赤尾, Fukui. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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