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Kifune Shrine to Kurama-dera Temple Hiking Route

Hiking · Low Risk · 1.5 km · 24m · 2 stops · Saved June 7, 2026 · Last updated 14 hours ago
Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
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Based on Kurama-dera Temple → Kifune Shrine by @friend-b48d3684
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Safety Summary

This 1.5 km route runs from Kifune Shrine to Kurama-dera Temple within Kyoto. 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 (4)

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

Kifune Shrine
Moderate Risk

Kifune Shrine

Kyoto

546 incidents

Kibune
Moderate Risk

Kibune

Kyoto

547 incidents

Mount Kurama
Moderate Risk

Mount Kurama

Kyoto

298 incidents

Kurama-dera Temple
Moderate Risk

Kurama-dera Temple

Kyoto

542 incidents

Kifune Shrine
Moderate Risk

Kifune Shrine

Kyoto

546 incidents

Kibune
Moderate Risk

Kibune

Kyoto

547 incidents

Mount Kurama
Moderate Risk

Mount Kurama

Kyoto

298 incidents

Kurama-dera Temple
Moderate Risk

Kurama-dera Temple

Kyoto

542 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kifune Shrine, Kyoto
Low Risk 1.5 km 24m No incidents
G
Kurama-dera Temple, Kyoto
Total Distance: 1.5 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 1.5 km route runs from Kifune Shrine to Kurama-dera Temple within Kyoto. 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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