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This 32 km route runs from Moriyama to Seiken-ji Temple, passing through Shiga and Kyoto. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Kyoto, Kyoto.
With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.
At around 15:10 on 2026-06-29, one bear was sighted in Yase Nosecho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City.
Kyoto, Kyoto
6/17 around 21:00, Ōtani Town
Otsu Otanicho, Shiga
June 15, around 3:10 AM, Wakabadai
Otsu Wakabadai, Shiga
Kyoto, Kyoto
Peak activity at 3:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Kyoto, Kyoto.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 3:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 32 km route runs from Moriyama to Seiken-ji Temple, passing through Shiga and Kyoto. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Kyoto, Kyoto. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.
