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Kyoto Tower to Enryaku-ji Temple Cycling Route

Cycling · Moderate Risk · 16 km · 1h 20m · 2 stops · 6 sightings · Saved June 11, 2026 · Last updated 5 minutes ago
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Safety Summary

This 16 km route runs from Kyoto Tower to Enryaku-ji Temple, passing through Kyoto and Shiga. In the past 30 days, 6 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 Kyoto, Kyoto.

With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (24)

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

Kyoto Tower
Low Risk

Kyoto Tower

Kyoto

394 incidents

Sanjūsangen-dō Temple
Low Risk

Sanjūsangen-dō Temple

Kyoto

390 incidents

Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Higashi Hongan-ji Temple

Kyoto

396 incidents

Shōsei Garden
Low Risk

Shōsei Garden

Kyoto

396 incidents

Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Nishi Hongan-ji Temple

Kyoto

399 incidents

Zuiun-in Temple
Low Risk

Zuiun-in Temple

Kyoto

400 incidents

Kyoto National Museum
Low Risk

Kyoto National Museum

Kyoto

388 incidents

Toyokuni Shrine
Low Risk

Toyokuni Shrine

Kyoto

394 incidents

Kyoto Tower
Low Risk

Kyoto Tower

Kyoto

394 incidents

Sanjūsangen-dō Temple
Low Risk

Sanjūsangen-dō Temple

Kyoto

390 incidents

Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Higashi Hongan-ji Temple

Kyoto

396 incidents

Shōsei Garden
Low Risk

Shōsei Garden

Kyoto

396 incidents

Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Nishi Hongan-ji Temple

Kyoto

399 incidents

Zuiun-in Temple
Low Risk

Zuiun-in Temple

Kyoto

400 incidents

Kyoto National Museum
Low Risk

Kyoto National Museum

Kyoto

388 incidents

Toyokuni Shrine
Low Risk

Toyokuni Shrine

Kyoto

394 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kyoto Tower, Kyoto
Moderate Risk 16 km 1h 20m 6 sightings within 5 km

Kyoto, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago
Otsu Sakamotohon, Shiga

May 31, around 10:50 PM, Sakamoto 1-chome

Otsu Sakamotohon, Shiga

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kyoto 修学院尺羅ケ谷四明ケ嶽, Shiga

Two bears (parent and cub) sighted

Kyoto 修学院尺羅ケ谷四明ケ嶽, Shiga

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Kyoto, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago

mistaken capture

Otsu Ogicho, Shiga

Official ·3 weeks ago

Kyoto, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Enryaku-ji Temple, Shiga
Total Distance: 16 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 10:00 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, 6 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 Kyoto, Kyoto.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 16 km route runs from Kyoto Tower to Enryaku-ji Temple, passing through Kyoto and Shiga. In the past 30 days, 6 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 Kyoto, Kyoto. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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