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Shimogamo Shrine to Wakasa Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 60 km · 1h 26m · 2 stops · 5 sightings · Saved June 9, 2026 · Last updated 12 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 60 km route runs from Shimogamo Shrine to Wakasa, passing through Kyoto, Fukui, and Shiga. In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Otsu Ogicho, 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 (5)

5 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Kyoto, Fukui, Shiga.

Kyoto Botanical Gardens
Low Risk

Kyoto Botanical Gardens

Kyoto

529 incidents

Shimogamo Shrine
Low Risk

Shimogamo Shrine

Kyoto

462 incidents

Shugaku-in Imperial Villa
Low Risk

Shugaku-in Imperial Villa

Kyoto

454 incidents

Seiken-ji Temple
Low Risk

Seiken-ji Temple

Kyoto

460 incidents

Sanzen-in Temple
Low Risk

Sanzen-in Temple

Kyoto

451 incidents

Kyoto Botanical Gardens
Low Risk

Kyoto Botanical Gardens

Kyoto

529 incidents

Shimogamo Shrine
Low Risk

Shimogamo Shrine

Kyoto

462 incidents

Shugaku-in Imperial Villa
Low Risk

Shugaku-in Imperial Villa

Kyoto

454 incidents

Seiken-ji Temple
Low Risk

Seiken-ji Temple

Kyoto

460 incidents

Sanzen-in Temple
Low Risk

Sanzen-in Temple

Kyoto

451 incidents

Route Timeline

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Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto
Moderate Risk 60 km 1h 26m 5 sightings within 5 km

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Otsu Ogicho, Shiga

Official ·1 day ago

Kyoto, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago

A cub was sighted at a lodging facility in Kitahira, Otsu City.

Otsu Kitahira, Shiga

News ·1 week ago
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Kyoto, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago
Takashima Imazucho-Sugiyama, Shiga

Sugiyama, Imazu Town

Takashima Imazucho-Sugiyama, Shiga

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Wakasa, Fukui
Total Distance: 60 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 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, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Otsu Ogicho, Shiga.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 60 km route runs from Shimogamo Shrine to Wakasa, passing through Kyoto, Fukui, and Shiga. In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Otsu Ogicho, Shiga. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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