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Shimonoseki to Port of Shimonoseki Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 26 km · 5h 13m · 3 stops · 2 sightings · Saved May 19, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 26 km route runs from Shimonoseki to Port of Shimonoseki within Yamaguchi. In the past 30 days, 2 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 Shimonoseki 菊川町大字七見, Yamaguchi.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (9)

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

Kōzan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kōzan-ji Temple

Yamaguchi

22 incidents

Mekari Shrine
Low Risk

Mekari Shrine

Fukuoka

17 incidents

Kanmon Bridge
Low Risk

Kanmon Bridge

Fukuoka

18 incidents

Dan-no-ura
Low Risk

Dan-no-ura

Yamaguchi

18 incidents

Dairen Shrine
Low Risk

Dairen Shrine

Yamaguchi

17 incidents

Akama Jingū
Low Risk

Akama Jingū

Yamaguchi

17 incidents

Karato Market
Low Risk

Karato Market

Yamaguchi

16 incidents

Port of Shimonoseki
Low Risk

Port of Shimonoseki

Yamaguchi

17 incidents

Kōzan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kōzan-ji Temple

Yamaguchi

22 incidents

Mekari Shrine
Low Risk

Mekari Shrine

Fukuoka

17 incidents

Kanmon Bridge
Low Risk

Kanmon Bridge

Fukuoka

18 incidents

Dan-no-ura
Low Risk

Dan-no-ura

Yamaguchi

18 incidents

Dairen Shrine
Low Risk

Dairen Shrine

Yamaguchi

17 incidents

Akama Jingū
Low Risk

Akama Jingū

Yamaguchi

17 incidents

Karato Market
Low Risk

Karato Market

Yamaguchi

16 incidents

Port of Shimonoseki
Low Risk

Port of Shimonoseki

Yamaguchi

17 incidents

Route Timeline

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Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi
Moderate Risk 8.6 km 1h 42m 2 sightings within 5 km
Shimonoseki 菊川町大字七見, Yamaguchi

Shimonoseki 菊川町大字七見, Yamaguchi

Official ·1 day ago
Shimonoseki 菊川町大字田部, Yamaguchi

Shimonoseki 菊川町大字田部, Yamaguchi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi
Moderate Risk 17 km 3h 31m 1 sightings within 5 km
Shimonoseki 菊川町大字田部, Yamaguchi

Shimonoseki 菊川町大字田部, Yamaguchi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Port of Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi
Total Distance: 26 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 2:00 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. 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 Shimonoseki 菊川町大字七見, Yamaguchi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 2:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 26 km route runs from Shimonoseki to Port of Shimonoseki within Yamaguchi. In the past 30 days, 2 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 Shimonoseki 菊川町大字七見, Yamaguchi. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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