This 95.8 km route from Mibu-dera Temple to Taka crosses Kyoto and Hyogo. Over the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Kyoto, Kyoto; the location sits about 253 m from the start of the route and 3.0 km off the route line.
With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.
A bear was sighted on the back mountain of Ninna-ji, and the popular hillside spot was closed to entry.
Kyoto, Kyoto
Ninna-ji, a World Heritage site in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, announced a temporary ban on entering Mount Jōju after bear sightings in the ward. The temple grounds remain open for worship; on April 25, three bears were confirmed along the Kiyotaki River about 5 km away, with no damage reported.
Kyoto, Kyoto
On April 25, three bears presumed to be a mother and two cubs were sighted along the Kiyotaki River in Umekabeta, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto. In response, Ninnaji Temple banned entry to the Omuro 88-site pilgrimage area north of its grounds from April 30 and cancelled related walking events. No damage or injuries have been reported.
Kyoto, Kyoto
On April 25 in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto City, observers reported one adult bear about 1.8 m long and two cubs; the group was seen fleeing north. People are being advised to back away calmly if they encounter the bears.
Kyoto, Kyoto
Peak activity at 10:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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Over the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Kyoto, Kyoto; the location sits about 253 m from the start of the route and 3.0 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 95.8 km route from Mibu-dera Temple to Taka crosses Kyoto and Hyogo. Over the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Kyoto, Kyoto; the location sits about 253 m from the start of the route and 3.0 km off the route line. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.
