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Nakajima-so Shrine to Yunomine Ōji Shrine Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 161 km · 5h 3m · 10 stops · 2 sightings · Saved May 29, 2026 · Last updated 11 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 161 km route runs from Nakajima-so Shrine to Yunomine Ōji Shrine, passing through Osaka, Nara, and Wakayama. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Totsukawa Nachiai, Nara.

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 (18)

18 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Osaka, Nara, Wakayama.

Nakajima-so Shrine
Low Risk

Nakajima-so Shrine

Osaka

42 incidents

Kema Suimon
Low Risk

Kema Suimon

Osaka

39 incidents

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
Low Risk

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

Osaka

34 incidents

Kokubunji Temple
Low Risk

Kokubunji Temple

Osaka

36 incidents

KTV Ōgimachi Square
Low Risk

KTV Ōgimachi Square

Osaka

30 incidents

Sakuranomiya Bridge
Low Risk

Sakuranomiya Bridge

Osaka

27 incidents

Sakuranomiya Park
Low Risk

Sakuranomiya Park

Osaka

27 incidents

Fujita Art Museum
Low Risk

Fujita Art Museum

Osaka

22 incidents

Nakajima-so Shrine
Low Risk

Nakajima-so Shrine

Osaka

42 incidents

Kema Suimon
Low Risk

Kema Suimon

Osaka

39 incidents

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
Low Risk

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

Osaka

34 incidents

Kokubunji Temple
Low Risk

Kokubunji Temple

Osaka

36 incidents

KTV Ōgimachi Square
Low Risk

KTV Ōgimachi Square

Osaka

30 incidents

Sakuranomiya Bridge
Low Risk

Sakuranomiya Bridge

Osaka

27 incidents

Sakuranomiya Park
Low Risk

Sakuranomiya Park

Osaka

27 incidents

Fujita Art Museum
Low Risk

Fujita Art Museum

Osaka

22 incidents

Route Timeline

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Nakajima-so Shrine, Osaka
Low Risk 8.2 km 27m Includes steps No incidents
1
Fujita Art Museum, Osaka
Low Risk 8.0 km 27m No incidents
2
Higashiosaka, Osaka
Low Risk 13 km 26m Includes steps No incidents
3
Heguri, Nara
Low Risk 9.1 km 25m Includes steps No incidents
4
Kataoka Shrine, Nara
Low Risk 38 km 1h 14m No incidents
5
Gojo, Nara
Low Risk 24 km 35m No incidents
6
Gojo, Nara
Moderate Risk 29 km 39m 1 sightings within 5 km
Totsukawa Kazeya, Nara

While driving north on Route 168, a bear was wandering in the forest on the right. I saw it retreat into the depths of the woods by the light of the car.

Totsukawa Kazeya, Nara

3 weeks ago
7
Totsukawa, Nara
Moderate Risk 30 km 44m Includes steps 2 sightings within 5 km

Totsukawa Nachiai, Nara

Official ·3 weeks ago
Totsukawa Kazeya, Nara

While driving north on Route 168, a bear was wandering in the forest on the right. I saw it retreat into the depths of the woods by the light of the car.

Totsukawa Kazeya, Nara

3 weeks ago
8
Kumano Hongū Taisha, Wakayama
Low Risk 2.1 km 6m No incidents
G
Yunomine Ōji Shrine, Wakayama
Total Distance: 161 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 11:00 with 1 incidents

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, 2 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 3 weeks ago near Totsukawa Nachiai, Nara.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 161 km route runs from Nakajima-so Shrine to Yunomine Ōji Shrine, passing through Osaka, Nara, and Wakayama. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Totsukawa Nachiai, Nara. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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