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Mimasaka to Nishi Ward, Sakai Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 175 km · 1d 9h 53m · 3 stops · 3 sightings · Saved May 20, 2026 · Last updated 19 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 175 km route runs from Mimasaka to Nishi Ward, Sakai, passing through Okayama, Osaka, and Hyogo. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Mimasaka Tawara, Okayama.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (24)

24 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Okayama, Osaka, Hyogo.

Himeji City Aquarium
Low Risk

Himeji City Aquarium

Hyogo

5 incidents

Kakurin-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kakurin-ji Temple

Hyogo

7 incidents

Onoe Shrine
Low Risk

Onoe Shrine

Hyogo

7 incidents

Ae Shrine
Low Risk

Ae Shrine

Hyogo

7 incidents

Chotokuzen-ji Temple
Low Risk

Chotokuzen-ji Temple

Hyogo

3 incidents

Nōfuku-ji Temple
Low Risk

Nōfuku-ji Temple

Hyogo

2 incidents

Shichinomiya Shrine
Low Risk

Shichinomiya Shrine

Hyogo

3 incidents

Minatogawa Shrine
Low Risk

Minatogawa Shrine

Hyogo

3 incidents

Himeji City Aquarium
Low Risk

Himeji City Aquarium

Hyogo

5 incidents

Kakurin-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kakurin-ji Temple

Hyogo

7 incidents

Onoe Shrine
Low Risk

Onoe Shrine

Hyogo

7 incidents

Ae Shrine
Low Risk

Ae Shrine

Hyogo

7 incidents

Chotokuzen-ji Temple
Low Risk

Chotokuzen-ji Temple

Hyogo

3 incidents

Nōfuku-ji Temple
Low Risk

Nōfuku-ji Temple

Hyogo

2 incidents

Shichinomiya Shrine
Low Risk

Shichinomiya Shrine

Hyogo

3 incidents

Minatogawa Shrine
Low Risk

Minatogawa Shrine

Hyogo

3 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mimasaka, Okayama
Moderate Risk 5.9 km 3 sightings within 5 km
Mimasaka Tawara, Okayama

Mimasaka Tawara, Okayama

Official ·1 week ago

Mimasaka Iwanabe, Okayama

Official ·1 week ago
Mimasaka Seto, Okayama

Mimasaka Seto, Okayama

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Mimasaka, Okayama
Moderate Risk 169 km 1d 9h 53m Includes steps 2 sightings within 5 km
Mimasaka Tawara, Okayama

Mimasaka Tawara, Okayama

Official ·1 week ago

Mimasaka Iwanabe, Okayama

Official ·1 week ago
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Nishi Ward, Sakai, Osaka
Total Distance: 175 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Time data not available

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, 3 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 Mimasaka Tawara, Okayama.

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 175 km route runs from Mimasaka to Nishi Ward, Sakai, passing through Okayama, Osaka, and Hyogo. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Mimasaka Tawara, Okayama. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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