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Tomonoura to Akashi Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 187 km · 1d 13h 20m · 2 stops · 1 sighting · Saved June 20, 2026 · Last updated 4 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 187 km route runs from Tomonoura to Akashi, passing through Hiroshima, Hyogo, and Okayama. In the past 30 days, 1 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 Ako Nishi-Une, Hyogo.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (13)

13 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Hiroshima, Hyogo, Okayama.

Tomonoura
Low Risk

Tomonoura

Hiroshima

No incidents

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Low Risk

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

Okayama

No incidents

Ohara Museum of Art
Low Risk

Ohara Museum of Art

Okayama

No incidents

Kurashiki Tivoli Park
Low Risk

Kurashiki Tivoli Park

Okayama

No incidents

Kanryū-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kanryū-ji Temple

Okayama

No incidents

Kōraku-en
Low Risk

Kōraku-en

Okayama

No incidents

Okayama Castle
Low Risk

Okayama Castle

Okayama

No incidents

Himeji City Aquarium
Low Risk

Himeji City Aquarium

Hyogo

4 incidents

Tomonoura
Low Risk

Tomonoura

Hiroshima

No incidents

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Low Risk

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

Okayama

No incidents

Ohara Museum of Art
Low Risk

Ohara Museum of Art

Okayama

No incidents

Kurashiki Tivoli Park
Low Risk

Kurashiki Tivoli Park

Okayama

No incidents

Kanryū-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kanryū-ji Temple

Okayama

No incidents

Kōraku-en
Low Risk

Kōraku-en

Okayama

No incidents

Okayama Castle
Low Risk

Okayama Castle

Okayama

No incidents

Himeji City Aquarium
Low Risk

Himeji City Aquarium

Hyogo

4 incidents

Route Timeline

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Tomonoura, Hiroshima
Moderate Risk 187 km 1d 13h 20m 1 sightings within 5 km

A bear-like animal was sighted in Nishiyuen, Ako City.

Ako Nishi-Une, Hyogo

News ·1 week ago
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Akashi, Hyogo
Total Distance: 187 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 1 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 Ako Nishi-Une, Hyogo.

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 187 km route runs from Tomonoura to Akashi, passing through Hiroshima, Hyogo, and Okayama. In the past 30 days, 1 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 Ako Nishi-Une, Hyogo. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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