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Tanabe to Tosabori River Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 176 km · 2h 42m · 2 stops · 2 sightings · Saved July 12, 2026 · Last updated 9 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 176 km route runs from Tanabe to Tosabori River, passing through Wakayama and Osaka. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Tanabe Ryujinmura-Ryujin, Wakayama.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (20)

20 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Wakayama, Osaka.

Nyu Shrine
Low Risk

Nyu Shrine

Wakayama

6 incidents

Fujishiro Ōji Shrine
Low Risk

Fujishiro Ōji Shrine

Wakayama

6 incidents

SiS Rinku Tower
Low Risk

SiS Rinku Tower

Osaka

2 incidents

Sannomaru Shrine
Low Risk

Sannomaru Shrine

Osaka

2 incidents

Hamadera Park
Low Risk

Hamadera Park

Osaka

No incidents

Mount Sotetsu
Low Risk

Mount Sotetsu

Osaka

No incidents

Port of Osaka
Low Risk

Port of Osaka

Osaka

No incidents

Shirinashi River
Low Risk

Shirinashi River

Osaka

No incidents

Nyu Shrine
Low Risk

Nyu Shrine

Wakayama

6 incidents

Fujishiro Ōji Shrine
Low Risk

Fujishiro Ōji Shrine

Wakayama

6 incidents

SiS Rinku Tower
Low Risk

SiS Rinku Tower

Osaka

2 incidents

Sannomaru Shrine
Low Risk

Sannomaru Shrine

Osaka

2 incidents

Hamadera Park
Low Risk

Hamadera Park

Osaka

No incidents

Mount Sotetsu
Low Risk

Mount Sotetsu

Osaka

No incidents

Port of Osaka
Low Risk

Port of Osaka

Osaka

No incidents

Shirinashi River
Low Risk

Shirinashi River

Osaka

No incidents

Route Timeline

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Tanabe, Wakayama
Moderate Risk 176 km 2h 42m 2 sightings within 5 km
Tanabe Ryujinmura-Ryujin, Wakayama

An adult bear was seen crossing the road.

Tanabe Ryujinmura-Ryujin, Wakayama

2 weeks ago
Hirogawa 大字西広, Wakayama

At around 8:30 AM on June 22, a bear was sighted in Nishihiro, Hirogawa Town, Wakayama Prefecture.

Hirogawa 大字西広, Wakayama

News ·2 weeks ago
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Tosabori River, Osaka
Total Distance: 176 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 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. 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 2 weeks ago near Tanabe Ryujinmura-Ryujin, Wakayama.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 176 km route runs from Tanabe to Tosabori River, passing through Wakayama and Osaka. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Tanabe Ryujinmura-Ryujin, Wakayama. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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