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Wakayama Castle to Kōmyō-ji Temple Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 190 km · 1d 14h 11m · 2 stops · 1 sighting · Saved May 14, 2026 · Last updated 13 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 190 km route runs from Wakayama Castle to Kōmyō-ji Temple, passing through Wakayama, Mie, and 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 2 weeks ago near Takatori Tainosho, Nara.

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 (6)

6 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Wakayama, Mie, Nara.

Wakayama Castle
Low Risk

Wakayama Castle

Wakayama

5 incidents

Takamatsuzuka Tomb
Low Risk

Takamatsuzuka Tomb

Nara

72 incidents

Asuka-dera Temple
Low Risk

Asuka-dera Temple

Nara

73 incidents

Asuka
Low Risk

Asuka

Nara

66 incidents

Mount Amanokagu
Low Risk

Mount Amanokagu

Nara

15 incidents

Kōmyō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kōmyō-ji Temple

Mie

1 incidents

Wakayama Castle
Low Risk

Wakayama Castle

Wakayama

5 incidents

Takamatsuzuka Tomb
Low Risk

Takamatsuzuka Tomb

Nara

72 incidents

Asuka-dera Temple
Low Risk

Asuka-dera Temple

Nara

73 incidents

Asuka
Low Risk

Asuka

Nara

66 incidents

Mount Amanokagu
Low Risk

Mount Amanokagu

Nara

15 incidents

Kōmyō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kōmyō-ji Temple

Mie

1 incidents

Route Timeline

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Wakayama Castle, Wakayama
Moderate Risk 190 km 1d 14h 11m 1 sightings within 5 km

I am a Kintetsu employee. While patrolling the tracks I discovered one bear approximately 1.2 m in body length.

Takatori Tainosho, Nara

2 weeks ago
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Kōmyō-ji Temple, Mie
Total Distance: 190 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 10:00 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 2 weeks ago near Takatori Tainosho, Nara.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 190 km route runs from Wakayama Castle to Kōmyō-ji Temple, passing through Wakayama, Mie, and 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 2 weeks ago near Takatori Tainosho, Nara. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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