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Tanabe Castle to Kumano Hayatama Taisha Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 87 km · 20h 25m · 2 stops · 2 sightings · Saved June 8, 2026 · Last updated 18 hours ago
Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
東海道道長 @walker-41dedf4d
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 87 km route runs from Tanabe Castle to Kumano Hayatama Taisha, passing through Wakayama and Mie. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Kiho Kitahizue, Mie.

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 (4)

4 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Wakayama, Mie.

Tanabe Castle
Low Risk

Tanabe Castle

Wakayama

7 incidents

Inabane Ōji Shrine
Low Risk

Inabane Ōji Shrine

Wakayama

6 incidents

Kumano Hayatama Taisha
Low Risk

Kumano Hayatama Taisha

Wakayama

18 incidents

Mount Chihogamine
Low Risk

Mount Chihogamine

Wakayama

2 incidents

Tanabe Castle
Low Risk

Tanabe Castle

Wakayama

7 incidents

Inabane Ōji Shrine
Low Risk

Inabane Ōji Shrine

Wakayama

6 incidents

Kumano Hayatama Taisha
Low Risk

Kumano Hayatama Taisha

Wakayama

18 incidents

Mount Chihogamine
Low Risk

Mount Chihogamine

Wakayama

2 incidents

Route Timeline

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Tanabe Castle, Wakayama
Moderate Risk 87 km 20h 25m 2 sightings within 5 km
Kiho Kitahizue, Mie

Kiho Kitahizue, Mie

Official ·4 days ago
Kiho Kitahizue, Mie

Kiho Kitahizue, Mie

Official ·4 days ago
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Kumano Hayatama Taisha, Wakayama
Total Distance: 87 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Time data not available

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.

Other trips based on this route (1)

1 traveler built their own trip from this route

Takijiri Ōji Shrine → Hosshinmon Ōji Shrine

Takijiri Ōji Shrine → Hosshinmon Ōji Shrine

2 stops · 6 days ago

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Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
東海道道長 @walker-41dedf4d
Takijiri Ōji Shrine → Hosshinmon Ōji Shrine

Takijiri Ōji Shrine → Hosshinmon Ōji Shrine

2 stops · 6 days ago

2 views

Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
東海道道長 @walker-41dedf4d
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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. Every report was in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Kiho Kitahizue, Mie.

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 87 km route runs from Tanabe Castle to Kumano Hayatama Taisha, passing through Wakayama and Mie. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Kiho Kitahizue, Mie. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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