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This 98 km route runs from Nagato to Shunan within Yamaguchi. In the past 30 days, 4 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 Nagato Misumikami, Yamaguchi.
With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
Nagato Misumikami, Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi Ogorikamigo, Yamaguchi
Around 09:30 on 2026-07-21, a bear was sighted in Yuno, Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Shunan 湯野, Yamaguchi
Mine Mitocho-Oda, Yamaguchi
Peak activity at 9:00 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 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Nagato Misumikami, Yamaguchi.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 98 km route runs from Nagato to Shunan within Yamaguchi. In the past 30 days, 4 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 Nagato Misumikami, Yamaguchi. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
