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Yatomi to Kushimoto Drive

Driving · High Risk · 240 km · 3h 33m · 2 stops · 11 sightings · Saved May 21, 2026 · Last updated 5 hours ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 240 km route runs from Yatomi to Kushimoto, passing through Aichi, Wakayama, and Mie. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Kumano Asukacho-Kozaka, Mie.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (7)

7 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Aichi, Wakayama, Mie.

Zuigan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Zuigan-ji Temple

Mie

5 incidents

Shichirimi Beach
Low Risk

Shichirimi Beach

Mie

50 incidents

Kumano River
Low Risk

Kumano River

Mie

23 incidents

Kumano Hayatama Taisha
Low Risk

Kumano Hayatama Taisha

Wakayama

22 incidents

Mount Chihogamine
Low Risk

Mount Chihogamine

Wakayama

3 incidents

Kumano Sansho Ōmiwasha
Low Risk

Kumano Sansho Ōmiwasha

Wakayama

8 incidents

Fudarakusan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Fudarakusan-ji Temple

Wakayama

8 incidents

Zuigan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Zuigan-ji Temple

Mie

5 incidents

Shichirimi Beach
Low Risk

Shichirimi Beach

Mie

50 incidents

Kumano River
Low Risk

Kumano River

Mie

23 incidents

Kumano Hayatama Taisha
Low Risk

Kumano Hayatama Taisha

Wakayama

22 incidents

Mount Chihogamine
Low Risk

Mount Chihogamine

Wakayama

3 incidents

Kumano Sansho Ōmiwasha
Low Risk

Kumano Sansho Ōmiwasha

Wakayama

8 incidents

Fudarakusan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Fudarakusan-ji Temple

Wakayama

8 incidents

Route Timeline

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Yatomi, Aichi
High Risk 240 km 3h 33m 11 sightings within 5 km
Kumano Asukacho-Kozaka, Mie

Kumano Asukacho-Kozaka, Mie

Official ·4 days ago
Kihoku, Mie

Kihoku, Mie

Official ·5 days ago
Owase Yanohama-Masago, Mie

Owase Yanohama-Masago, Mie

Official ·1 week ago
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Owase, Mie

Owase, Mie

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kihoku, Mie

Kihoku, Mie

Official ·2 weeks ago

Kihoku, Mie

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kihoku, Mie

Kihoku, Mie

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kihoku, Mie

Kihoku, Mie

Official ·2 weeks ago
Owase Mikisatocho, Mie

Owase Mikisatocho, Mie

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kumano Asukacho-Sawatari, Mie

Kumano Asukacho-Sawatari, Mie

Official ·1 month ago
Kiho Kitahizue, Mie

Kiho Kitahizue, Mie

Official ·1 month ago
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Kushimoto, Wakayama
Total Distance: 240 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Time data not available

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, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Kumano Asukacho-Kozaka, Mie.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 240 km route runs from Yatomi to Kushimoto, passing through Aichi, Wakayama, and Mie. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Kumano Asukacho-Kozaka, Mie. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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