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Nishiwaki Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 204 km · 1d 17h 8m · 9 stops · 2 sightings · Saved July 18, 2026 · Last updated 4 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 204 km route starts and ends around Nishiwaki, passing through Hyogo and Osaka. 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 1 week ago near Kasai Nishikasaharacho, Hyogo.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (22)

22 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Hyogo, Osaka.

Himeji Central Park
Low Risk

Himeji Central Park

Hyogo

14 incidents

Kakurin-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kakurin-ji Temple

Hyogo

8 incidents

Ae Shrine
Low Risk

Ae Shrine

Hyogo

8 incidents

Chotokuzen-ji Temple
Low Risk

Chotokuzen-ji Temple

Hyogo

3 incidents

Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park
Low Risk

Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park

Hyogo

6 incidents

Kōgon-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kōgon-ji Temple

Hyogo

4 incidents

Venus Bridge
Low Risk

Venus Bridge

Hyogo

6 incidents

Nankin-machi
Low Risk

Nankin-machi

Hyogo

4 incidents

Himeji Central Park
Low Risk

Himeji Central Park

Hyogo

14 incidents

Kakurin-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kakurin-ji Temple

Hyogo

8 incidents

Ae Shrine
Low Risk

Ae Shrine

Hyogo

8 incidents

Chotokuzen-ji Temple
Low Risk

Chotokuzen-ji Temple

Hyogo

3 incidents

Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park
Low Risk

Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park

Hyogo

6 incidents

Kōgon-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kōgon-ji Temple

Hyogo

4 incidents

Venus Bridge
Low Risk

Venus Bridge

Hyogo

6 incidents

Nankin-machi
Low Risk

Nankin-machi

Hyogo

4 incidents

Route Timeline

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S
Nishiwaki, Hyogo
Low Risk 12 km 2h 24m No incidents
1
Kato, Hyogo
Moderate Risk 28 km 5h 43m 1 sightings within 5 km
Kasai Nishikasaharacho, Hyogo

Around 20:25 on July 19, a bear-like animal was sighted in Nishikasahara-cho, Kasai City.

Kasai Nishikasaharacho, Hyogo

News ·1 week ago
2
Himeji Central Park, Hyogo
Low Risk 18 km 3h 29m No incidents
3
Kakurin-ji Temple, Hyogo
Low Risk 6.1 km 1h 12m No incidents
4
Ae Shrine, Hyogo
Low Risk 28 km 5h 39m No incidents
5
Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park, Hyogo
Low Risk 33 km 6h 44m No incidents
6
Takarazuka, Hyogo
Moderate Risk 30 km 6h 10m 1 sightings within 5 km
Toyono Yoshikawa, Osaka

Bear sighting reported in Toyono Town (Asian black bear / moon bear)

Toyono Yoshikawa, Osaka

Official ·3 weeks ago
7
Nose, Osaka
Low Risk 48 km 9h 48m No incidents
G
Nishiwaki, Hyogo
Total Distance: 204 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 14:00 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 1 week ago near Kasai Nishikasaharacho, Hyogo.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 14:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 204 km route starts and ends around Nishiwaki, passing through Hyogo and Osaka. 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 1 week ago near Kasai Nishikasaharacho, Hyogo. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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