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This 91 km route runs from Moriyama to Kyoto Tower, passing through Shiga and Kyoto. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Otsu Yamayurinooka, Shiga.
With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
A bear was sighted in Yamayurigaoka, Otsu City, around 22:20 on August 4.
Otsu Yamayurinooka, Shiga
Moved to the east side
Otsu Yamayurinooka, Shiga
mistaken capture
Otsu Ogicho, Shiga
July 18, around 8:40 — Kita-Hira
Otsu Minamikomatsu, Shiga
7/18 around 8:40 — Kitahira
Otsu Minamikomatsu, Shiga
Kyoto, Kyoto
A cub was sighted at a lodging facility in Kitahira, Otsu City.
Otsu Kitahira, Shiga
Peak activity at 8:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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For mountain rescue, call 110 (police). They will coordinate with local rescue teams.
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In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Otsu Yamayurinooka, Shiga.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 91 km route runs from Moriyama to Kyoto Tower, passing through Shiga and Kyoto. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Otsu Yamayurinooka, Shiga. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
