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Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple to Kyoto Tower Hiking Route

Hiking · Low Risk · 1.5 km · 19m · 2 stops · Saved May 19, 2026 ·
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Safety Summary

This 1.5 km route runs from Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple to Kyoto Tower within Kyoto. No bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route in the past 30 days.

Standard precautions are enough. Stay alert and tell someone your plans.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (12)

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

Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple
Low Risk

Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple

Kyoto

386 incidents
Rokudōchinnō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Rokudōchinnō-ji Temple

Kyoto

384 incidents
Nishiki Market
Low Risk

Nishiki Market

Kyoto

388 incidents
Hōkō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Hōkō-ji Temple

Kyoto

380 incidents
Toyokuni Shrine
Low Risk

Toyokuni Shrine

Kyoto

378 incidents
Shōsei Garden
Low Risk

Shōsei Garden

Kyoto

382 incidents
Kyoto National Museum
Low Risk

Kyoto National Museum

Kyoto

374 incidents
Hōjū-ji Temple
Low Risk

Hōjū-ji Temple

Kyoto

374 incidents

Route Timeline

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Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple, Kyoto
Low Risk 1.5 km 19m No incidents
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Kyoto Tower, Kyoto
Total Distance: 1.5 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?

No bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route in the past 30 days.

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

No recent bear sightings within 5 km of this route.

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 1.5 km route runs from Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple to Kyoto Tower within Kyoto. No bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route in the past 30 days. Standard precautions are enough. Stay alert and tell someone your plans.

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