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This 84 km route runs from Mount Kōya to Oba ko take, passing through Wakayama and Nara. In the past 30 days, 2 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 Totsukawa Nishinaka, Nara.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
Peak activity at 11:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 2 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 Totsukawa Nishinaka, Nara.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 84 km route runs from Mount Kōya to Oba ko take, passing through Wakayama and Nara. In the past 30 days, 2 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 Totsukawa Nishinaka, Nara. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
