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Mibu-dera Temple to Kyotanabe Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 21 km · 4h 18m · 2 stops · 1 sighting · Saved June 13, 2026 · Last updated 1 hour ago
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Safety Summary

This 21 km route runs from Mibu-dera Temple to Kyotanabe within Kyoto. In the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Kyoto, Kyoto.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (4)

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

Mibu-dera Temple
Low Risk

Mibu-dera Temple

Kyoto

404 incidents

Umekōji Steam Locomotive Museum
Low Risk

Umekōji Steam Locomotive Museum

Kyoto

412 incidents

Sai-ji
Low Risk

Sai-ji

Kyoto

405 incidents

Hori River
Low Risk

Hori River

Kyoto

372 incidents

Mibu-dera Temple
Low Risk

Mibu-dera Temple

Kyoto

404 incidents

Umekōji Steam Locomotive Museum
Low Risk

Umekōji Steam Locomotive Museum

Kyoto

412 incidents

Sai-ji
Low Risk

Sai-ji

Kyoto

405 incidents

Hori River
Low Risk

Hori River

Kyoto

372 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mibu-dera Temple, Kyoto
Moderate Risk 21 km 4h 18m 1 sightings within 5 km

Kyoto, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Kyotanabe, Kyoto
Total Distance: 21 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

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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, 1 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 3 weeks ago near Kyoto, Kyoto.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 21 km route runs from Mibu-dera Temple to Kyotanabe within Kyoto. In the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Kyoto, Kyoto. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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