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Konan to Takahama Drive

Driving · Very High Risk · 181 km · 2h 44m · 2 stops · 56 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, 56 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 9 of them. The latest sighting was reported 17 hours ago near Maibara Saienji, 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

170 incidents

Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum
Moderate Risk

Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum

Fukui

386 incidents

Kunitomo Gun Museum
Low Risk

Kunitomo Gun Museum

Shiga

170 incidents

Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum
Moderate Risk

Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum

Fukui

386 incidents

Route Timeline

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Konan, Aichi
Very High Risk 181 km 2h 44m 56 sightings within 5 km

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

Maibara Saienji, Shiga

News ·17 hours ago
Wakasa Sueno, Fukui

Wakasa Sueno, Fukui

Official ·2 days ago
Wakasa Sueno, Fukui

Wakasa Sueno, Fukui

Official ·2 days ago
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A bear was sighted in Shukuji, Nishiazai-cho, Nagahama City.

Nagahama Nishiazaicho-Shufukuji, Shiga

News ·2 days ago
Obama Koigawa, Fukui

Obama Koigawa, Fukui

Official ·2 days 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 days ago
Wakasa Sueno, Fukui

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

Wakasa Sueno, Fukui

News ·3 days ago
Obama Ekimaecho, Fukui

Obama Ekimaecho, Fukui

Official ·3 days ago
Obama, Fukui

Obama, Fukui

Official ·6 days ago

Takahama Ao, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago

Maizuru Shiroya, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago
Takahama Nakatsumi, Fukui

Takahama Nakatsumi, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago
Takahama Hiki, Fukui

Takahama Hiki, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago

Maizuru Tai, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago

Maizuru Nohara, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago
Takahama Shimo, Fukui

Takahama Shimo, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago
Takahama Miyao, Fukui

Takahama Miyao, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago
Obama Tada, Fukui

Obama Tada, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago
Takahama Kamakura, Fukui

Takahama Kamakura, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago

Maizuru Nohara, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago
Obama Yatabe, Fukui

Obama Yatabe, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
Maibara Notose, Shiga

A bear was sighted in Notose, Maibara City, Shiga, reportedly in a vacant lot.

Maibara Notose, Shiga

News ·2 weeks ago
Obama, Fukui

Obama, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago

Maizuru Oyama, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago
Obama Yatabe, Fukui

Obama Yatabe, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago

Maizuru Shiroya, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago
Obama Tada, Fukui

Obama Tada, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
Takahama Kamakura, Fukui

Takahama Kamakura, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
Wakasa Wakibukuro, Fukui

Wakasa Wakibukuro, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
Obama Suno, Fukui

Obama Suno, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago

Around 6:00 on June 14, a bear was sighted in Sunawa, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture.

Obama Suno, Fukui

News ·2 weeks ago
Obama, Fukui

Obama, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
Obama Yatabe, Fukui

Obama Yatabe, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
Obama Ozaki, Fukui

Around 4:00 on June 13, a bear was sighted in Osaki, Obama City, Fukui, and was seen moving.

Obama Ozaki, Fukui

News ·2 weeks ago
Ooi Nagai, Fukui

Ooi Nagai, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago

Wakasa Kitamaegawa, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago

Maizuru Noborio, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago

Maizuru Nohara, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago
Obama, Fukui

Obama, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted around 08:30 in Kuchidana, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture.

Obama, Fukui

News ·3 weeks ago
Takahama Sekiya, Fukui

Takahama Sekiya, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nagahama Nomuracho, Shiga

A bear was sighted in Nomura-cho, Nagahama City.

Nagahama Nomuracho, Shiga

News ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Nishi-azai-cho Kutsukake, Nagahama City.

Nagahama Nishiazaicho-Kutsukake, Shiga

News ·3 weeks ago
Obama Fukutani, Fukui

Obama Fukutani, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago
Takahama Sekiya, Fukui

Takahama Sekiya, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago
Obama Yatabe, Fukui

Obama Yatabe, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago
Obama Tada, Fukui

Obama Tada, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago
Obama Yatabe, Fukui

Obama Yatabe, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago

Around 6:00 on June 8, a bear was sighted in Yatabe, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture.

Obama Yatabe, Fukui

News ·3 weeks ago
Obama Yatabe, Fukui

Obama Yatabe, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ooi Onai, Fukui

Ooi Onai, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago

Maizuru Nohara, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tsuruga Nagatani, Fukui

Tsuruga Nagatani, Fukui

Official ·3 weeks ago

Maizuru Nohara, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tsuruga, Fukui

Tsuruga, Fukui

Official ·1 month ago
Ooi Yamada, Fukui

Ooi Yamada, Fukui

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

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 6:00 with 6 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, 56 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 9 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 17 hours ago near Maibara Saienji, Shiga.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. 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, 56 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 9 of them. The latest sighting was reported 17 hours ago near Maibara Saienji, Shiga. This is an active bear corridor. Drive through with full caution, but rerouting is the safer choice.

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