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Tanabe Castle to Maizuru Bay Drive

Driving · High Risk · 5.2 km · 9m · 2 stops · 13 sightings · Saved June 27, 2026 · Last updated 2 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 5.2 km route runs from Tanabe Castle to Maizuru Bay within Kyoto. In the past 30 days, 13 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 Maizuru Obashimo, Kyoto.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

2 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Kyoto.

Tanabe Castle
High Risk

Tanabe Castle

Kyoto

3,057 incidents

Maizuru Bay
High Risk

Maizuru Bay

Kyoto

2,692 incidents

Tanabe Castle
High Risk

Tanabe Castle

Kyoto

3,057 incidents

Maizuru Bay
High Risk

Maizuru Bay

Kyoto

2,692 incidents

Route Timeline

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Tanabe Castle, Kyoto
High Risk 5.2 km 9m 13 sightings within 5 km
Maizuru Obashimo, Kyoto

Maizuru Obashimo, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago

Maizuru Mizoshiricho, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago
Maizuru Obashimo, Kyoto

Maizuru Obashimo, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago
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Maizuru Obashimo, Kyoto

Maizuru Obashimo, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago
Maizuru Obakami, Kyoto

Maizuru Obakami, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago

Maizuru Donooku, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago

Maizuru Obashimo, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago

Maizuru Chitose, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago

Maizuru Kiyomigaoka, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago
Maizuru Obashimo, Kyoto

Maizuru Obashimo, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago

Maizuru Obakami, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago

Maizuru Chitose, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago
Maizuru Obakami, Kyoto

Maizuru Obakami, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Maizuru Bay, Kyoto
Total Distance: 5.2 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

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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, 13 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 Maizuru Obashimo, Kyoto.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 5.2 km route runs from Tanabe Castle to Maizuru Bay within Kyoto. In the past 30 days, 13 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 Maizuru Obashimo, Kyoto. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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