This 311 km route from Kami to Ichinomiya crosses Hyogo, Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Kyoto, and Shiga. Over the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 7 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 day ago near Takahama Sekiya, Fukui; the location sits about 153.1 km from the start of the route and 81 m off the route line.
At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.
2 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Hyogo, Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Kyoto, Shiga.
Takahama Sekiya, Fukui
Obama, Fukui
Obama Suno, Fukui
Ooi Onai, Fukui
Takahama Yokotsumi, Fukui
At approximately 5:10 a.m. on May 9, 2026, a black bear (Asiatic black bear) was reported sighted in Izu, Izushi-cho, Toyooka City. The Tajima region is bear habitat, and following a series of recent appearances in nearby areas, Toyooka City is strongly urging people to take precautions when entering mountainous areas, such as managing persimmon trees and carrying bells.
Toyooka Fushi, Hyogo
A bear cub was wandering along the riverbank.
Maizuru Shiroyacho, Kyoto
Ooi Yamada, Fukui
Wakasa Shimoyoshida, Fukui
A black cub, about 70 cm in body length, crossed the road from the south side toward the northern woodland.
Ooi Kawakami, Fukui
Ooi Nagai, Fukui
Takahama Yokotsumi, Fukui
Ooi Yamada, Fukui
Obama Obama-Otokoyama, Fukui
Ooi Ishiyama, Fukui
Ooi Manganji, Fukui
No damage
Toyooka Kasumi, Hyogo
Ooi Koshata, Fukui
Peak activity at 18:00 with 3 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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Over the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, including 7 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 1 day ago near Takahama Sekiya, Fukui; the location sits about 153.1 km from the start of the route and 81 m off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 18:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 311 km route from Kami to Ichinomiya crosses Hyogo, Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Kyoto, and Shiga. Over the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 7 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 day ago near Takahama Sekiya, Fukui; the location sits about 153.1 km from the start of the route and 81 m off the route line. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.
