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Kita Ward, Kobe to Bizen Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 99 km · 1h 22m · 2 stops · 3 sightings · Saved June 8, 2026 · Last updated 57 minutes ago
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Safety Summary

This 99 km route runs from Kita Ward, Kobe to Bizen, passing through Hyogo and Okayama. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Kakogawa Kamisocho-Shirasawa, Hyogo.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Hyogo, Okayama.

Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park
Low Risk

Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park

Hyogo

2 incidents

Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park
Low Risk

Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park

Hyogo

2 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo
Moderate Risk 99 km 1h 22m 3 sightings within 5 km

A man reported seeing a bear in Kamisōchō Shirasawa, Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Kakogawa Kamisocho-Shirasawa, Hyogo

News ·1 week ago
Kasai Kuwaharadacho, Hyogo

A woman driving a car spotted one bear on a prefectural road in Kuwabarata-cho, Kasai City.

Kasai Kuwaharadacho, Hyogo

News ·1 week ago
Kasai Kuwaharadacho, Hyogo

A woman driving on a prefectural road in Kuwaharadacho, Kasai City, saw one bear.

Kasai Kuwaharadacho, Hyogo

News ·1 week ago
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Bizen, Okayama
Total Distance: 99 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 16:00 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, 3 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 Kakogawa Kamisocho-Shirasawa, Hyogo.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 99 km route runs from Kita Ward, Kobe to Bizen, passing through Hyogo and Okayama. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Kakogawa Kamisocho-Shirasawa, Hyogo. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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