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This 4.6 km route runs from Masuda to Iwami Art Museum within Shimane. In the past 30 days, 13 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 Masuda Ichiharacho, Shimane.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Shimane.
Around 8:10 a.m. on July 27, 2026, one bear was [observed/encountered] on the Ichihara-Mochiiwa farm road near the Kazoku no Mori Plaza in Takatsu-cho, Masuda City.
Masuda Ichiharacho, Shimane
About 8:20 p.m. on July 21, 2026, one bear was sighted near the Kuroishi Pass bus stop in Enda Town, Masuda City.
Masuda Todacho, Shimane
On the night of 2026-07-21, a bear was sighted in Onta-cho, Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture.
Masuda Todacho, Shimane
About 8:45 a.m. on July 18, 2026, two bears were near the Shinmei community hall area in Enda-machi, Masuda City.
Masuda Todacho, Shimane
At around 6:20 PM on July 11, 2026, one young bear was observed approximately 200 meters along the road leading from the Masuda-Abu Line in Shirakami-cho, Masuda City, toward the national farmland development area.
Masuda Musocho, Shimane
Around 7:14 p.m. on July 10, 2026, one bear was observed near the intersection of the Mochiishi Airport municipal road and the Ichihara-Mochiishi farm road in Takatsu-cho, Masuda City.
Masuda Takatsucho, Shimane
Around 5:40 p.m. on July 10, 2026, one (bear) near Sakonmaiyama Shrine in Otsugocho, Masuda City.
Masuda Otokocho, Shimane
Around 17:40 on 2026-07-10, one bear was sighted in Otsukocho, Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture.
Masuda Otokocho, Shimane
Around 7:14 PM on 2026-07-10, one bear was sighted in Takatsu-cho, Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture.
Masuda Takatsucho, Shimane
Around 19:45 on 2026-07-04, one bear was sighted in Tonda-cho, Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture.
Masuda Todacho, Shimane
Around 7:45 PM on July 4, 2026, three bears were near Inosako Community Center in Enda-cho, Masuda City.
Masuda Todacho, Shimane
At approximately 5:30 a.m. on July 3, 2026, one bear was spotted about 200 meters west of the Matsubarashita bus stop in Shirakami-cho, Masuda City, at the foot of the mountain.
Masuda Shirakamicho, Shimane
Around 5:30 a.m. on July 3, a bear was sighted in Shirakami-cho, Masuda City.
Masuda Shirakamicho, Shimane
Peak activity at 19:00 with 3 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 13 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 Masuda Ichiharacho, Shimane.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 19:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 4.6 km route runs from Masuda to Iwami Art Museum within Shimane. In the past 30 days, 13 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 Masuda Ichiharacho, Shimane. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
