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Seki to Kyoto Tower Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 160 km · 2h 16m · 2 stops · 3 sightings · Saved June 18, 2026 · Last updated 20 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 160 km route runs from Seki to Kyoto Tower, passing through Gifu, Kyoto, Aichi, and Shiga. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Maibara Notose, Shiga.

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 (23)

23 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Gifu, Kyoto, Aichi, Shiga.

Gongensan
Low Risk

Gongensan

Gifu

110 incidents

Taga Taisha
Low Risk

Taga Taisha

Shiga

14 incidents

Takebe taisha
Low Risk

Takebe taisha

Shiga

160 incidents

Ishiyama-dera Temple
Low Risk

Ishiyama-dera Temple

Shiga

155 incidents

Tenson Shrine
Moderate Risk

Tenson Shrine

Shiga

302 incidents

Ōtsu-juku
Moderate Risk

Ōtsu-juku

Shiga

315 incidents

Gangyō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Gangyō-ji Temple

Kyoto

364 incidents

Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Low Risk

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kyoto

392 incidents

Gongensan
Low Risk

Gongensan

Gifu

110 incidents

Taga Taisha
Low Risk

Taga Taisha

Shiga

14 incidents

Takebe taisha
Low Risk

Takebe taisha

Shiga

160 incidents

Ishiyama-dera Temple
Low Risk

Ishiyama-dera Temple

Shiga

155 incidents

Tenson Shrine
Moderate Risk

Tenson Shrine

Shiga

302 incidents

Ōtsu-juku
Moderate Risk

Ōtsu-juku

Shiga

315 incidents

Gangyō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Gangyō-ji Temple

Kyoto

364 incidents

Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Low Risk

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kyoto

392 incidents

Route Timeline

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Seki, Gifu
Moderate Risk 160 km 2h 16m 3 sightings within 5 km
Maibara Notose, Shiga

A bear was sighted in Notose, Maibara City, Shiga, reportedly in a vacant lot.

Maibara Notose, Shiga

News ·3 days ago
Otsu Otanicho, Shiga

6/17 around 21:00, Ōtani Town

Otsu Otanicho, Shiga

Official ·3 days ago
Otsu Wakabadai, Shiga

June 15, around 3:10 AM, Wakabadai

Otsu Wakabadai, Shiga

Official ·6 days ago
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Kyoto Tower, Kyoto
Total Distance: 160 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 3:00 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. Every report was in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Maibara Notose, Shiga.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 3:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 160 km route runs from Seki to Kyoto Tower, passing through Gifu, Kyoto, Aichi, and Shiga. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Maibara Notose, Shiga. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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