This 572 km route from Takaoka to Matsue crosses Toyama, Shimane, Fukui, Hyogo, Ishikawa, Kyoto, Okayama, and Tottori. Over the past 30 days, 30 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 7 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 day ago near Wakasa Shimoyoshida, Fukui; the location sits about 200.7 km from the start of the route and 4.6 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 4 days ago at Fukui Sakashitacho, Fukui, sitting about 114.9 km from the start and 6 m off the route line.
This is an active bear corridor. Rerouting or rescheduling your hike is strongly advised.
8 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Toyama, Shimane, Fukui, Hyogo, Ishikawa, Kyoto, Okayama, Tottori.
Wakasa Shimoyoshida, Fukui
Ooi Nagai, Fukui
A bear about the size of a large dog was seen in a farm field. The bear moved to the southeast.
Oyabe, Toyama
Fukui Sakashitacho, Fukui
Ooi Yamada, Fukui
One animal believed to be a bear was sighted.
Takaoka, Toyama
Awara 笹岡, Fukui
Witnessed a bear crossing the road. Size unknown.
Oyabe, Toyama
Fukui Kaminakacho, Fukui
At around 20:50 on April 29, a single cub was sighted in Taniguchi, Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture. People are urged not to approach and to report sightings to the municipal office or the police (Fukui Police Station 0776-52-0110).
Eiheiji 谷口, Fukui
Eiheiji 松岡小畑, Fukui
Fukui Sakashitacho, Fukui
Around 13:00, a passerby reported seeing a bear cub to the reception at Fudōji Temple, and the report was forwarded to the Agriculture and Forestry Promotion Division via the Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division. Because the witness could not stay to accompany officials, no on-site inspection was carried out; however, the location was inferred based on the details of the report.
Oyabe, Ishikawa
Eiheiji 山, Fukui
Awara 矢地, Fukui
On the afternoon of April 26, 2026, a security guard spotted a bear near Kurikara Fudoji in Tsubata Town, Ishikawa Prefecture. Town staff and members of the hunters' association patrolled the area, and the bear reportedly fled into the mountain opposite the festival site.
Tsubata Kurikara, Ishikawa
Around 13:50 on April 26, a bear about 70 cm long was sighted on a road near Kurikara Fudo-ji in Tsubata Town, Ishikawa Prefecture. A security guard observed the bear, which ran toward the mountain away from the festival site; town staff and the local hunters' association are patrolling the area and urging caution.
Tsubata Kurikara, Ishikawa
At around 13:50, an event security guard at the Yaezakura Festival reported via the Commerce and Tourism Division that a bear cub (about 70 cm in body length) had been sighted. A field inspection was conducted, but no traces or evidence were found.
Oyabe, Ishikawa
Fukui Hananotanicho, Fukui
Eiheiji 東古市, Fukui
Obama Obama-Otokoyama, Fukui
Ooi Ishiyama, Fukui
On the night of April 20, an AI camera in the mountainside of Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture, captured an adult bear. Authorities have urged nearby residents to be cautious.
Tonami 新又, Toyama
Ooi Manganji, Fukui
Sighted one animal believed to be a bear
Takaoka Fukuokamachi-uwano, Toyama
Awara 矢地, Fukui
Mimasaka 鈩, Okayama
Ooi Koshata, Fukui
Kagamino Kusu, Okayama
Tsuyama 長徳寺, Okayama
Peak activity at 19:00 with 4 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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Over the past 30 days, 30 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, including 7 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 1 day ago near Wakasa Shimoyoshida, Fukui; the location sits about 200.7 km from the start of the route and 4.6 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 19:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 572 km route from Takaoka to Matsue crosses Toyama, Shimane, Fukui, Hyogo, Ishikawa, Kyoto, Okayama, and Tottori. Over the past 30 days, 30 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 7 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 day ago near Wakasa Shimoyoshida, Fukui; the location sits about 200.7 km from the start of the route and 4.6 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 4 days ago at Fukui Sakashitacho, Fukui, sitting about 114.9 km from the start and 6 m off the route line. This is an active bear corridor. Rerouting or rescheduling your hike is strongly advised.
