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Nantan to San'in Kaigan Geopark Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 103 km · 3h 20m · 3 stops · 29 sightings · Saved May 31, 2026 · Last updated 1 hour ago
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Safety Summary

This 103 km route runs from Nantan to San'in Kaigan Geopark, passing through Kyoto and Hyogo. In the past 30 days, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Nantan Yagicho-Kamiyoshi, Kyoto.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

3 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Kyoto, Hyogo.

Nakashima Shrine
High Risk

Nakashima Shrine

Hyogo

1,352 incidents

Rainichi take
Moderate Risk

Rainichi take

Hyogo

460 incidents

San'in Kaigan Geopark
Moderate Risk

San'in Kaigan Geopark

Hyogo

1,144 incidents

Nakashima Shrine
High Risk

Nakashima Shrine

Hyogo

1,352 incidents

Rainichi take
Moderate Risk

Rainichi take

Hyogo

460 incidents

San'in Kaigan Geopark
Moderate Risk

San'in Kaigan Geopark

Hyogo

1,144 incidents

Route Timeline

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Nantan, Kyoto
High Risk 93 km 29 sightings within 5 km

Nantan Yagicho-Kamiyoshi, Kyoto

Official ·1 day ago
Ayabe Ariokacho, Kyoto

Ayabe Ariokacho, Kyoto

Official ·3 days ago
Fukuchiyama Itsumori, Kyoto

Fukuchiyama Itsumori, Kyoto

Official ·3 days ago
Show 26 more

Nantan Hiyoshicho-Goma, Kyoto

Official ·4 days ago
Toyooka Morizu, Hyogo

No damage

Toyooka Morizu, Hyogo

Official ·6 days ago

Around 10:00 on August 7, a bear was sighted in Izushi-cho Taniyama, Toyooka City.

Toyooka Izushicho-Taniyama, Hyogo

News ·6 days ago
Toyooka Kamiyoshidai, Hyogo

No damage

Toyooka Kamiyoshidai, Hyogo

Official ·1 week ago
Toyooka Tantocho-Minoo, Hyogo

No damage

Toyooka Tantocho-Minoo, Hyogo

Official ·1 week ago

Fukuchiyama Oecho-Senbara, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago

Fukuchiyama Oecho-Minamiyama, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago
Toyooka Tobera, Hyogo

No damage

Toyooka Tobera, Hyogo

Official ·1 week ago
Toyooka Izushicho-Izu, Hyogo

No damage

Toyooka Izushicho-Izu, Hyogo

Official ·1 week ago
Toyooka Izushicho-Izu, Hyogo

Around 9:00 PM on July 30, a bear was sighted in Izushi-cho Izu, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Toyooka Izushicho-Izu, Hyogo

News ·2 weeks ago
Toyooka Fukuda, Hyogo

No damage

Toyooka Fukuda, Hyogo

Official ·2 weeks ago

Mihara, Tantō-chō, Toyooka City

Toyooka Tantocho-Mihara, Hyogo

Official ·2 weeks ago
Fukuchiyama Oecho-Tsunezu, Kyoto

Fukuchiyama Oecho-Tsunezu, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago
Toyooka Nakanotani, Hyogo

No damage reported

Toyooka Nakanotani, Hyogo

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ayabe Kajiyacho, Kyoto

Ayabe Kajiyacho, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago
Toyooka, Hyogo

No damage

Toyooka, Hyogo

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Shingū, Toyooka City, Hyogo, around 20:30 on 2026-07-22.

Toyooka Shimonomiya, Hyogo

News ·3 weeks ago
Fukuchiyama Oecho-Seki, Kyoto

Fukuchiyama Oecho-Seki, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago
Toyooka Takenocho-Akondani, Hyogo

No damage

Toyooka Takenocho-Akondani, Hyogo

Official ·3 weeks ago
Toyooka Kasumi, Hyogo

No damage

Toyooka Kasumi, Hyogo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Kyotamba Inohana, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago

Nantan Hiyoshicho-Goma, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago

Fukuchiyama Oecho-Minamiariji, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago
Toyooka Izushicho-Okuono, Hyogo

No damage

Toyooka Izushicho-Okuono, Hyogo

Official ·1 month ago
Nantan Hiyoshicho-Goma, Kyoto

Nantan Hiyoshicho-Goma, Kyoto

Official ·1 month ago
Ayabe Nodacho, Kyoto

Ayabe Nodacho, Kyoto

Official ·1 month ago
1
Rainichi take, Hyogo
Moderate Risk 9.8 km 3h 20m 6 sightings within 5 km
Toyooka Morizu, Hyogo

No damage

Toyooka Morizu, Hyogo

Official ·6 days ago
Toyooka Tobera, Hyogo

No damage

Toyooka Tobera, Hyogo

Official ·1 week ago
Toyooka Fukuda, Hyogo

No damage

Toyooka Fukuda, Hyogo

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Toyooka, Hyogo

No damage

Toyooka, Hyogo

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Shingū, Toyooka City, Hyogo, around 20:30 on 2026-07-22.

Toyooka Shimonomiya, Hyogo

News ·3 weeks ago
Toyooka Takenocho-Akondani, Hyogo

No damage

Toyooka Takenocho-Akondani, Hyogo

Official ·3 weeks ago
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San'in Kaigan Geopark, Hyogo
Total Distance: 103 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 21:00 with 3 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, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them.

When and where was the most recent bear sighting near this route?

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Nantan Yagicho-Kamiyoshi, Kyoto.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 21:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 103 km route runs from Nantan to San'in Kaigan Geopark, passing through Kyoto and Hyogo. In the past 30 days, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Nantan Yagicho-Kamiyoshi, Kyoto. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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