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Minamiawaji to Kamikatsu Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 409 km · 3h 43m · 3 stops · 1 sighting · Saved May 26, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 409 km route runs from Minamiawaji to Kamikatsu, passing through Hyogo, Ehime, and Tokushima. 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 1 week ago near Kamikatsu, Tokushima.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (7)

7 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Hyogo, Ehime, Tokushima.

Dōgo Onsen
Safe

Dōgo Onsen

Ehime

No incidents

Dōgo Park
Safe

Dōgo Park

Ehime

No incidents

Isaniwa Shrine
Safe

Isaniwa Shrine

Ehime

No incidents

The Shiki Museum
Safe

The Shiki Museum

Ehime

No incidents

Yuzuki Castle
Safe

Yuzuki Castle

Ehime

No incidents

Tokushima Castle
Low Risk

Tokushima Castle

Tokushima

No incidents

Hyōtanjima
Low Risk

Hyōtanjima

Tokushima

No incidents

Dōgo Onsen
Safe

Dōgo Onsen

Ehime

No incidents

Dōgo Park
Safe

Dōgo Park

Ehime

No incidents

Isaniwa Shrine
Safe

Isaniwa Shrine

Ehime

No incidents

The Shiki Museum
Safe

The Shiki Museum

Ehime

No incidents

Yuzuki Castle
Safe

Yuzuki Castle

Ehime

No incidents

Tokushima Castle
Low Risk

Tokushima Castle

Tokushima

No incidents

Hyōtanjima
Low Risk

Hyōtanjima

Tokushima

No incidents

Route Timeline

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Minamiawaji, Hyogo
Low Risk 197 km No incidents
1
Isaniwa Shrine, Ehime
Moderate Risk 212 km 3h 43m 1 sightings within 5 km
Kamikatsu, Tokushima

Kamikatsu, Tokushima

Official ·1 week ago
G
Kamikatsu, Tokushima
Total Distance: 409 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 1 week ago near Kamikatsu, Tokushima.

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 409 km route runs from Minamiawaji to Kamikatsu, passing through Hyogo, Ehime, and Tokushima. 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 1 week ago near Kamikatsu, Tokushima. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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