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Wakayama Castle to Akashi Castle Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 1182 km · 17h 18m · 10 stops · 2 sightings · Saved May 26, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 1182 km route runs from Wakayama Castle to Akashi Castle, passing through Wakayama, Osaka, Shiga, Aichi, Mie, Hyogo, Okayama, Kagawa, Gifu, Kyoto, and Tokushima. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Asago Toji, Hyogo.

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, Shiga, Aichi, Mie, Hyogo, Okayama, Kagawa, Gifu, Kyoto, Tokushima.

Wakayama Castle
Low Risk

Wakayama Castle

Wakayama

5 incidents

Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama
Low Risk

Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama

Wakayama

5 incidents

Hinokuma Jingū
Low Risk

Hinokuma Jingū

Wakayama

5 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

Wakayama Castle
Low Risk

Wakayama Castle

Wakayama

5 incidents

Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama
Low Risk

Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama

Wakayama

5 incidents

Hinokuma Jingū
Low Risk

Hinokuma Jingū

Wakayama

5 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

Route Timeline

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Wakayama Castle, Wakayama
Low Risk 80 km 1h 16m No incidents
1
Osaka Castle, Osaka
Low Risk 119 km 1h 49m No incidents
2
Hikone Castle, Shiga
Moderate Risk 83 km 1h 30m 1 sightings within 5 km
Inuyama 字内山, Aichi

While walking along the 4-chome forest path in Meiji Village (between SL Nagoya Station and Meiji Coffee Time House), a bear about 1 meter tall ran up the mountain from the uphill side right next to the path. When I put about 10 meters of distance between us, it watched us for a while.

Inuyama 字内山, Aichi

1 week ago
3
Inuyama Castle, Aichi
Low Risk 106 km 1h 32m No incidents
4
Nagashino Castle, Aichi
Low Risk 156 km 2h 2m No incidents
5
Matsusaka Castle, Mie
Low Risk 249 km 3h 15m No incidents
6
Takeda Castle, Hyogo
Moderate Risk 153 km 2h 18m 1 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted in Toji, Asago City.

Asago Toji, Hyogo

News ·4 days ago
7
Okayama Castle, Okayama
Low Risk 59 km 1h 13m No incidents
8
Marugame Castle, Kagawa
Low Risk 178 km 2h 21m No incidents
G
Akashi Castle, Hyogo
Total Distance: 1182 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 16:00 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. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

When and where was the most recent bear sighting near this route?

The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Asago Toji, Hyogo.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 1182 km route runs from Wakayama Castle to Akashi Castle, passing through Wakayama, Osaka, Shiga, Aichi, Mie, Hyogo, Okayama, Kagawa, Gifu, Kyoto, and Tokushima. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Asago Toji, Hyogo. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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