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Wakayama to Sumiyoshi Shrine Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 342 km · 7h 47m · 10 stops · 3 sightings · Saved May 26, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 342 km route runs from Wakayama to Sumiyoshi Shrine, passing through Wakayama, Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Shiga, and Hyogo. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Kainan Fujishiro, Wakayama.

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 (24)

24 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Wakayama, Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Shiga, Hyogo.

Furuichi Kofun Cluster
Low Risk

Furuichi Kofun Cluster

Osaka

2 incidents

Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan
Low Risk

Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan

Osaka

2 incidents

Mount Nijō
Low Risk

Mount Nijō

Nara

No incidents

Unebiyamaguchi Shrine
Low Risk

Unebiyamaguchi Shrine

Nara

48 incidents

Fujiwara-kyō
Low Risk

Fujiwara-kyō

Nara

60 incidents

Mount Miminashi
Low Risk

Mount Miminashi

Nara

8 incidents

Hase-dera Temple
Low Risk

Hase-dera Temple

Nara

87 incidents

Ōmiwa Shrine
Low Risk

Ōmiwa Shrine

Nara

79 incidents

Furuichi Kofun Cluster
Low Risk

Furuichi Kofun Cluster

Osaka

2 incidents

Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan
Low Risk

Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan

Osaka

2 incidents

Mount Nijō
Low Risk

Mount Nijō

Nara

No incidents

Unebiyamaguchi Shrine
Low Risk

Unebiyamaguchi Shrine

Nara

48 incidents

Fujiwara-kyō
Low Risk

Fujiwara-kyō

Nara

60 incidents

Mount Miminashi
Low Risk

Mount Miminashi

Nara

8 incidents

Hase-dera Temple
Low Risk

Hase-dera Temple

Nara

87 incidents

Ōmiwa Shrine
Low Risk

Ōmiwa Shrine

Nara

79 incidents

Route Timeline

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Wakayama
Moderate Risk 76 km 1h 6m 1 sightings within 5 km
Kainan Fujishiro, Wakayama

A bear about 1 meter long was sighted on the Kumano Kodo 'Kii-ji' pilgrimage route in Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture on the morning of May 5, 2026. Police have issued a warning.

Kainan Fujishiro, Wakayama

News ·3 weeks ago
1
Furuichi Kofun Cluster, Osaka
Low Risk 36 km 58m No incidents
2
Hase-dera Temple, Nara
Low Risk 26 km 56m No incidents
3
Kōfuku-ji Temple, Nara
Low Risk 48 km 57m No incidents
4
Gangyō-ji Temple, Kyoto
Moderate Risk 6.8 km 20m Includes steps 2 sightings within 5 km
Kyoto, Kyoto

A bear was sighted on the back mountain of Ninna-ji, and the popular hillside spot was closed to entry.

Kyoto, Kyoto

News ·3 weeks ago
Kyoto, Kyoto

Ninna-ji, a World Heritage site in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, announced a temporary ban on entering Mount Jōju after bear sightings in the ward. The temple grounds remain open for worship; on April 25, three bears were confirmed along the Kiyotaki River about 5 km away, with no damage reported.

Kyoto, Kyoto

News ·3 weeks ago
5
Museum of Kyoto, Kyoto
Moderate Risk 16 km 36m 2 sightings within 5 km
Kyoto, Kyoto

A bear was sighted on the back mountain of Ninna-ji, and the popular hillside spot was closed to entry.

Kyoto, Kyoto

News ·3 weeks ago
Kyoto, Kyoto

Ninna-ji, a World Heritage site in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, announced a temporary ban on entering Mount Jōju after bear sightings in the ward. The temple grounds remain open for worship; on April 25, three bears were confirmed along the Kiyotaki River about 5 km away, with no damage reported.

Kyoto, Kyoto

News ·3 weeks ago
6
Mii-dera Temple, Shiga
Low Risk 36 km 48m No incidents
7
Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Low Risk 30 km 44m No incidents
8
Fumon-ji Temple, Osaka
Low Risk 67 km 1h 20m No incidents
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Sumiyoshi Shrine, Hyogo
Total Distance: 342 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 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, 3 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 3 weeks ago near Kainan Fujishiro, Wakayama.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 342 km route runs from Wakayama to Sumiyoshi Shrine, passing through Wakayama, Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Shiga, and Hyogo. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Kainan Fujishiro, Wakayama. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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