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Rokkō Island to Tenryū-ji Temple Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 77 km · 1h 32m · 2 stops · 3 sightings · Saved May 30, 2026 · Last updated 3 minutes ago
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Safety Summary

This 77 km route runs from Rokkō Island to Tenryū-ji Temple, passing through Hyogo, Kyoto, and Osaka. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Kyoto, Kyoto.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (24)

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

Rokkō Island
Low Risk

Rokkō Island

Hyogo

3 incidents

Sumiyoshi River
Low Risk

Sumiyoshi River

Hyogo

4 incidents

Moto-Sumiyoshi Shrine
Low Risk

Moto-Sumiyoshi Shrine

Hyogo

5 incidents

Kyoshi Memorial Museum
Low Risk

Kyoshi Memorial Museum

Hyogo

6 incidents

Shukugawa River
Low Risk

Shukugawa River

Hyogo

11 incidents

Nishinomiya Shrine
Low Risk

Nishinomiya Shrine

Hyogo

12 incidents

Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium
Low Risk

Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium

Hyogo

10 incidents

Hattori Sumiyoshi Shrine
Low Risk

Hattori Sumiyoshi Shrine

Osaka

68 incidents

Rokkō Island
Low Risk

Rokkō Island

Hyogo

3 incidents

Sumiyoshi River
Low Risk

Sumiyoshi River

Hyogo

4 incidents

Moto-Sumiyoshi Shrine
Low Risk

Moto-Sumiyoshi Shrine

Hyogo

5 incidents

Kyoshi Memorial Museum
Low Risk

Kyoshi Memorial Museum

Hyogo

6 incidents

Shukugawa River
Low Risk

Shukugawa River

Hyogo

11 incidents

Nishinomiya Shrine
Low Risk

Nishinomiya Shrine

Hyogo

12 incidents

Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium
Low Risk

Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium

Hyogo

10 incidents

Hattori Sumiyoshi Shrine
Low Risk

Hattori Sumiyoshi Shrine

Osaka

68 incidents

Route Timeline

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Rokkō Island, Hyogo
Moderate Risk 77 km 1h 32m 3 sightings within 5 km

Around 18:40 on 2026-05-20, a bear was sighted in Narutaki Udonodani, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City.

Kyoto, Kyoto

News ·3 weeks ago

Kameoka Shinocho-Yamamoto, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago

Kyoto, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Tenryū-ji Temple, Kyoto
Total Distance: 77 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 18:00 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, 3 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 Kyoto, Kyoto.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 18:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 77 km route runs from Rokkō Island to Tenryū-ji Temple, passing through Hyogo, Kyoto, and Osaka. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Kyoto, Kyoto. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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