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Kōzan-ji Temple to Museum of Art, Ehime Cycling Route

Cycling · High Risk · 220 km · 13h 2m · 2 stops · 16 sightings · Saved June 1, 2026 · Last updated 57 minutes ago
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Safety Summary

This 220 km route runs from Kōzan-ji Temple to Museum of Art, Ehime, passing through Yamaguchi and Ehime. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Sanyo-Onoda Yamanoi, Yamaguchi.

At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (5)

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

Kōzan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kōzan-ji Temple

Yamaguchi

23 incidents

Sumiyoshi Shrine
Low Risk

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Yamaguchi

29 incidents

Miyamae River
Safe

Miyamae River

Ehime

No incidents

Matsuyama Central Park
Safe

Matsuyama Central Park

Ehime

No incidents

Museum of Art, Ehime
Safe

Museum of Art, Ehime

Ehime

No incidents

Kōzan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kōzan-ji Temple

Yamaguchi

23 incidents

Sumiyoshi Shrine
Low Risk

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Yamaguchi

29 incidents

Miyamae River
Safe

Miyamae River

Ehime

No incidents

Matsuyama Central Park
Safe

Matsuyama Central Park

Ehime

No incidents

Museum of Art, Ehime
Safe

Museum of Art, Ehime

Ehime

No incidents

Route Timeline

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Kōzan-ji Temple, Yamaguchi
High Risk 220 km 13h 2m 16 sightings within 5 km
Sanyo-Onoda Yamanoi, Yamaguchi

Sanyo-Onoda Yamanoi, Yamaguchi

Official ·1 day ago
Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi

Official ·6 days ago
Sanyo-Onoda Habu, Yamaguchi

Sanyo-Onoda Habu, Yamaguchi

Official ·1 week ago
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Kudamatsu 大字河内, Yamaguchi

Kudamatsu 大字河内, Yamaguchi

Official ·1 week ago
Kudamatsu 大字河内, Yamaguchi

A person in a car saw one bear crossing a prefectural road in Kawachi, Kudamatsu City.

Kudamatsu 大字河内, Yamaguchi

News ·1 week ago
Yamaguchi 佐山, Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi 佐山, Yamaguchi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ube 大字山中, Yamaguchi

Ube 大字山中, Yamaguchi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hofu 大字牟礼, Yamaguchi

Hofu 大字牟礼, Yamaguchi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hofu 大字牟礼, Yamaguchi

One bear-like animal was sighted walking on a road in Mure, Hofu City.

Hofu 大字牟礼, Yamaguchi

News ·2 weeks ago

Shunan 大字譲羽, Yamaguchi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ube 大字東万倉, Yamaguchi

Ube 大字東万倉, Yamaguchi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tabuse Kawanishi, Yamaguchi

Tabuse Kawanishi, Yamaguchi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Yanai Yota, Yamaguchi

At around 11:30 a.m. on the 20th, a driver spotted a bear about 1 meter long in a paddy field in Yoda, Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture; the bear walked off to the west. There were no injuries; the bear was seen about 350 meters northeast of Yoda Elementary School and police urged caution with patrol cars.

Yanai Yota, Yamaguchi

News ·3 weeks ago

Yanai Yota, Yamaguchi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Yanai Yota, Yamaguchi

Yanai Yota, Yamaguchi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Yanai Yota, Yamaguchi

Yanai Yota, Yamaguchi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Museum of Art, Ehime, Ehime
Total Distance: 220 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 18:00 with 3 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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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, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Sanyo-Onoda Yamanoi, Yamaguchi.

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 220 km route runs from Kōzan-ji Temple to Museum of Art, Ehime, passing through Yamaguchi and Ehime. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Sanyo-Onoda Yamanoi, Yamaguchi. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

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