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Shimonoseki to Hikoshima Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 36 km · 44m · 2 stops · 2 sightings · Saved June 26, 2026 · Last updated 12 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 36 km route runs from Shimonoseki to Hikoshima within Yamaguchi. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Shimonoseki 大字吉田地方, Yamaguchi.

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 (3)

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

Sumiyoshi Shrine
Low Risk

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Yamaguchi

32 incidents

Kōzan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kōzan-ji Temple

Yamaguchi

26 incidents

Hikoshima
Low Risk

Hikoshima

Yamaguchi

15 incidents

Sumiyoshi Shrine
Low Risk

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Yamaguchi

32 incidents

Kōzan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kōzan-ji Temple

Yamaguchi

26 incidents

Hikoshima
Low Risk

Hikoshima

Yamaguchi

15 incidents

Route Timeline

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Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi
Moderate Risk 36 km 44m 2 sightings within 5 km
Shimonoseki 大字吉田地方, Yamaguchi

Shimonoseki 大字吉田地方, Yamaguchi

Official ·1 week ago
Shimonoseki 大字吉田地方, Yamaguchi

Shimonoseki 大字吉田地方, Yamaguchi

Official ·1 week ago
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Hikoshima, Yamaguchi
Total Distance: 36 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 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, 2 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 1 week ago near Shimonoseki 大字吉田地方, Yamaguchi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 36 km route runs from Shimonoseki to Hikoshima within Yamaguchi. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Shimonoseki 大字吉田地方, Yamaguchi. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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