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Konan to Takahama Drive

Driving · Very High Risk · 181 km · 2h 44m · 2 stops · 32 sightings · Saved May 15, 2026 · Last updated 4 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 181 km route runs from Konan to Takahama, passing through Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, and Shiga. In the past 30 days, 32 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Maibara Oshimizu, Shiga.

This is an active bear corridor. Drive through with full caution, but rerouting is the safer choice.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

2 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Shiga.

Kunitomo Gun Museum
Low Risk

Kunitomo Gun Museum

Shiga

172 incidents

Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum
Low Risk

Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum

Fukui

391 incidents

Kunitomo Gun Museum
Low Risk

Kunitomo Gun Museum

Shiga

172 incidents

Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum
Low Risk

Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum

Fukui

391 incidents

Route Timeline

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Konan, Aichi
Very High Risk 181 km 2h 44m 32 sightings within 5 km

One bear was sighted moving in Oshimizu, Maibara City.

Maibara Oshimizu, Shiga

News ·3 days ago
Wakasa Torihama, Fukui

Wakasa Torihama, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted in Mukasa, Wakasa Town, Fukui Prefecture.

Wakasa Mukasa, Fukui

News ·1 week ago
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Wakasa, Fukui

Wakasa, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago
Tsuruga Kashimagari, Fukui

Tsuruga Kashimagari, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago
Maizuru Oyama, Kyoto

A cub about 1 m long ran across the road and went down the mountain.

Maizuru Oyama, Kyoto

1 week ago

Maizuru Kawabehara, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago

Maizuru Nohara, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago
Takahama Azuchi, Fukui

Takahama Azuchi, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
Maizuru Yoshino, Kyoto

Maizuru Yoshino, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago
Maizuru Shiroyacho, Kyoto

Maizuru Shiroyacho, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago
Maizuru Nohara, Kyoto

Maizuru Nohara, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago
Maizuru Shiroya, Kyoto

Maizuru Shiroya, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tsuruga Sawa, Fukui

Tsuruga Sawa, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago

Maizuru Noborio, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago

Takahama Takano, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted on a road in Saienji, Maibara City, Shiga, by students commuting to school.

Maibara Saienji, Shiga

News ·2 weeks ago
Takahama Yamanaka, Fukui

Takahama Yamanaka, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
Wakasa Sueno, Fukui

Wakasa Sueno, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
Wakasa Sueno, Fukui

Wakasa Sueno, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Shukuji, Nishiazai-cho, Nagahama City.

Nagahama Nishiazaicho-Shufukuji, Shiga

News ·2 weeks ago
Obama Koigawa, Fukui

Obama Koigawa, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted moving in Agari, Wakasa Town, Fukui Prefecture, around 9:00 on June 30.

Wakasa Wakasa-Techno-valley, Fukui

News ·3 weeks ago
Wakasa Sueno, Fukui

A bear was sighted in Sueno, Wakasa Town, Fukui Prefecture.

Wakasa Sueno, Fukui

News ·3 weeks ago
Obama Ekimaecho, Fukui

Obama Ekimaecho, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago
Obama, Fukui

Obama, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago

Takahama Ao, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago

Maizuru Shiroya, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago
Takahama Nakatsumi, Fukui

Takahama Nakatsumi, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago
Takahama Hiki, Fukui

Takahama Hiki, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago

Maizuru Tai, Kyoto

Official ·1 month ago

Maizuru Nohara, Kyoto

Official ·1 month ago
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Takahama, Fukui
Total Distance: 181 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 with 4 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, 32 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

When and where was the most recent bear sighting near this route?

The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Maibara Oshimizu, Shiga.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 181 km route runs from Konan to Takahama, passing through Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, and Shiga. In the past 30 days, 32 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Maibara Oshimizu, Shiga. This is an active bear corridor. Drive through with full caution, but rerouting is the safer choice.

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