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Tamba to Sanda Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 120 km · 1d 0h 23m · 3 stops · 18 sightings · Saved May 9, 2026 · Last updated 17 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 120 km route runs from Tamba to Sanda, passing through Hyogo and Kyoto. In the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Ayabe Nakasujicho, Kyoto.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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Tamba, Hyogo
High Risk 56 km 11h 16m 16 sightings within 5 km
Ayabe Nakasujicho, Kyoto

Ayabe Nakasujicho, Kyoto

Official ·3 days ago
Fukuchiyama Shimoyanagi, Kyoto

Around 18:40 on 2026-06-21, a bear was sighted in I노崎, Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture.

Fukuchiyama Shimoyanagi, Kyoto

News ·3 days ago
Fukuchiyama Maeda, Kyoto

Fukuchiyama Maeda, Kyoto

Official ·4 days ago
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Fukuchiyama Kisaichi, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago

On 2026-06-14 morning, a bear was sighted in Kamogasaka, Ichijimacho, Tanba City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Tamba Ichijimacho-Kamikamosaka, Hyogo

News ·1 week ago
Ayabe Shimoyatacho, Kyoto

Ayabe Shimoyatacho, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted in Tanokamisasadani, Ayabe City, Kyoto, around 16:55 on June 10.

Ayabe Tanocho, Kyoto

News ·2 weeks ago

Ayabe Yatsuaicho, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago

Ayabe Tanocho, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ayabe Itsuaicho, Kyoto

Around 5:00 PM on 2026-06-09, a bear was sighted at Gosatsuicho Murae in Ayabe City, Kyoto Prefecture.

Ayabe Itsuaicho, Kyoto

News ·2 weeks ago
Fukuchiyama Maeda, Kyoto

Fukuchiyama Maeda, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago

Ayabe Oyogicho, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Yoto, Ichijima-cho, Tamba City, around 20:50 on May 30.

Tamba Ichijimacho-Byakugoji, Hyogo

News ·3 weeks ago
Ayabe Uesugicho, Kyoto

Ayabe Uesugicho, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago

Ayabe Shiroyamacho, Kyoto

Official ·1 month ago
Ayabe Orocho, Kyoto

A bear was sighted in Orocho, Ayabe City, Kyoto, on the evening of 2026-05-27.

Ayabe Orocho, Kyoto

News ·1 month ago
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Ayabe, Kyoto
High Risk 64 km 13h 7m 10 sightings within 5 km
Ayabe Nakasujicho, Kyoto

Ayabe Nakasujicho, Kyoto

Official ·3 days ago
Kyotamba Saibara, Kyoto

Kyotamba Saibara, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago
Ayabe Shimoyatacho, Kyoto

Ayabe Shimoyatacho, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago
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Ayabe Yatsuaicho, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ayabe Itsuaicho, Kyoto

Around 5:00 PM on 2026-06-09, a bear was sighted at Gosatsuicho Murae in Ayabe City, Kyoto Prefecture.

Ayabe Itsuaicho, Kyoto

News ·2 weeks ago

Kyotamba Omisu, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago

Ayabe Oyogicho, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ayabe Uesugicho, Kyoto

Ayabe Uesugicho, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago

Ayabe Shiroyamacho, Kyoto

Official ·1 month ago
Ayabe Orocho, Kyoto

A bear was sighted in Orocho, Ayabe City, Kyoto, on the evening of 2026-05-27.

Ayabe Orocho, Kyoto

News ·1 month ago
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Sanda, Hyogo
Total Distance: 120 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 10:00 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

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Police
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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, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Ayabe Nakasujicho, Kyoto.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 120 km route runs from Tamba to Sanda, passing through Hyogo and Kyoto. In the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Ayabe Nakasujicho, Kyoto. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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