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This 88 km route runs from Umekōji Park to Soni, passing through Kyoto and Nara. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Tenri Fukusumicho, Nara.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
Tenri Fukusumicho, Nara
Ide, Kyoto
Around 18:40 on 2026-07-10, an animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Ideotsuka, Ide Town, Kyoto Prefecture.
Ide, Kyoto
A 1.5 m bear crossed (the path) about 200 m from the Nishitani forest road entrance.
Uda, Nara
Peak activity at 11:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.
The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Tenri Fukusumicho, Nara.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 88 km route runs from Umekōji Park to Soni, passing through Kyoto and Nara. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Tenri Fukusumicho, Nara. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
