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Matsuyama Castle to Ishiyama-dera Temple Cycling Route

Cycling · Moderate Risk · 423 km · 1d 0h 32m · 2 stops · 7 sightings · Saved July 26, 2026 · Last updated 9 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 423 km route runs from Matsuyama Castle to Ishiyama-dera Temple, passing through Ehime, Shiga, Hiroshima, Hyogo, Kyoto, Okayama, and Osaka. In the past 30 days, 7 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 Ehime, Shiga, Hiroshima, Hyogo, Kyoto, Okayama, Osaka.

Matsuyama Castle
Safe

Matsuyama Castle

Ehime

No incidents

Renge-ji Temple
Safe

Renge-ji Temple

Ehime

No incidents

Kurushima-Kaikyō Bridge
Safe

Kurushima-Kaikyō Bridge

Ehime

No incidents

Ōshima
Safe

Ōshima

Ehime

No incidents

Hakata-Ōshima Bridge
Safe

Hakata-Ōshima Bridge

Ehime

No incidents

Ōmishima Bridge
Safe

Ōmishima Bridge

Ehime

No incidents

Tatara Bridge
Low Risk

Tatara Bridge

Hiroshima

No incidents

Ikuchi Bridge
Low Risk

Ikuchi Bridge

Hiroshima

No incidents

Matsuyama Castle
Safe

Matsuyama Castle

Ehime

No incidents

Renge-ji Temple
Safe

Renge-ji Temple

Ehime

No incidents

Kurushima-Kaikyō Bridge
Safe

Kurushima-Kaikyō Bridge

Ehime

No incidents

Ōshima
Safe

Ōshima

Ehime

No incidents

Hakata-Ōshima Bridge
Safe

Hakata-Ōshima Bridge

Ehime

No incidents

Ōmishima Bridge
Safe

Ōmishima Bridge

Ehime

No incidents

Tatara Bridge
Low Risk

Tatara Bridge

Hiroshima

No incidents

Ikuchi Bridge
Low Risk

Ikuchi Bridge

Hiroshima

No incidents

Route Timeline

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Matsuyama Castle, Ehime
Moderate Risk 423 km 1d 0h 32m 7 sightings within 5 km

Kyoto, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago
Kobe Arimachō, Hyogo

It was reported to have crossed Tansan-zaka toward the Tansansen-gen Park (carbonated spring source park) from the vicinity of the Italian restaurant. The discoverer was walking on foot late at night from Shabayama Line toward Tansansen-gen Park and encountered it.

Kobe Arimachō, Hyogo

2 weeks ago

Around 4:48 AM on July 4, a bear-like animal was sighted in Ikejiri-cho, Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Ono Ikejiricho, Hyogo

News ·3 weeks ago
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Bear sighting report (information provided)

Kobe Fujiwaradai-kitamachi, Hyogo

3 weeks ago
Uji, Kyoto

A bear-like animal was sighted on a road in Ujimaburi, east of Asagiri Bridge, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture. One adult bear and several cubs were seen.

Uji, Kyoto

News ·3 weeks ago
Shimamoto Wakayamadai 1-chome, Osaka

While running, I saw two bear cubs: one had stuck its head into a roadside gutter, and another was nearby.

Shimamoto Wakayamadai 1-chome, Osaka

1 month ago
Shimamoto, Osaka

Bear (Asian black bear) sighting reported in Shimamoto Town

Shimamoto, Osaka

Official ·1 month ago
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Ishiyama-dera Temple, Shiga
Total Distance: 423 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 16:00 with 3 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, 7 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 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 423 km route runs from Matsuyama Castle to Ishiyama-dera Temple, passing through Ehime, Shiga, Hiroshima, Hyogo, Kyoto, Okayama, and Osaka. In the past 30 days, 7 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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