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Mount Wakakusa to Nara Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 16 km · 35m · 2 stops · 1 sighting · Saved June 17, 2026 · Last updated 18 hours ago
Based on Ryōsen-ji Temple → Itami
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Safety Summary

This 16 km route runs from Mount Wakakusa to Nara within Nara. 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 Yamazoe Matono, Nara.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

3 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Nara.

Kasuga-taisha
Low Risk

Kasuga-taisha

Nara

249 incidents

Mount Wakakusa
Low Risk

Mount Wakakusa

Nara

196 incidents

Kasugayama Primeval Forest
Low Risk

Kasugayama Primeval Forest

Nara

253 incidents

Kasuga-taisha
Low Risk

Kasuga-taisha

Nara

249 incidents

Mount Wakakusa
Low Risk

Mount Wakakusa

Nara

196 incidents

Kasugayama Primeval Forest
Low Risk

Kasugayama Primeval Forest

Nara

253 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mount Wakakusa, Nara
Moderate Risk 16 km 35m 1 sightings within 5 km

Yamazoe Matono, Nara

Official ·1 week ago
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Nara
Total Distance: 16 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 11:00 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, 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 Yamazoe Matono, Nara.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 16 km route runs from Mount Wakakusa to Nara within Nara. 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 Yamazoe Matono, Nara. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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