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Ōta River to Iwakuni Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 106 km · 1h 49m · 3 stops · 1 sighting · Saved May 26, 2026 · Last updated 12 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 106 km route runs from Ōta River to Iwakuni, passing through Hiroshima and Yamaguchi. In the past 30 days, 1 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 Hiroshima Midorii 6-chome, Hiroshima.

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 (5)

5 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Hiroshima, Yamaguchi.

Ōta River
Low Risk

Ōta River

Hiroshima

47 incidents

Kyōbashi River
Low Risk

Kyōbashi River

Hiroshima

52 incidents

Port of Hiroshima
Low Risk

Port of Hiroshima

Hiroshima

48 incidents

Hiroshima City Transportation Museum
Low Risk

Hiroshima City Transportation Museum

Hiroshima

47 incidents

Oze River
Low Risk

Oze River

Hiroshima

117 incidents

Ōta River
Low Risk

Ōta River

Hiroshima

47 incidents

Kyōbashi River
Low Risk

Kyōbashi River

Hiroshima

52 incidents

Port of Hiroshima
Low Risk

Port of Hiroshima

Hiroshima

48 incidents

Hiroshima City Transportation Museum
Low Risk

Hiroshima City Transportation Museum

Hiroshima

47 incidents

Oze River
Low Risk

Oze River

Hiroshima

117 incidents

Route Timeline

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Ōta River, Hiroshima
Low Risk 16 km 26m No incidents
1
Fuchu Town, Hiroshima
Moderate Risk 89 km 1h 23m 1 sightings within 5 km
Hiroshima Midorii 6-chome, Hiroshima

I heard a sound like a growl, and when I looked, a bear about 1.2–1.5 meters long emerged from the vegetation by the drainage channel. The bear ran off toward the Kabe direction.

Hiroshima Midorii 6-chome, Hiroshima

3 weeks ago
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Iwakuni, Yamaguchi
Total Distance: 106 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

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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, 1 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 Hiroshima Midorii 6-chome, Hiroshima.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 106 km route runs from Ōta River to Iwakuni, passing through Hiroshima and Yamaguchi. In the past 30 days, 1 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 Hiroshima Midorii 6-chome, Hiroshima. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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