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Yokkaichi to Obama Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 233 km · 4h 48m · 8 stops · 6 sightings · Saved May 26, 2026 · Last updated 5 hours ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 233 km route runs from Yokkaichi to Obama, passing through Mie, Gifu, Shiga, Fukui, and Aichi. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Wakasa Misomidanchi, Fukui.

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 (10)

10 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Mie, Gifu, Shiga, Fukui, Aichi.

Nagara River
Low Risk

Nagara River

Mie

1 incidents

Kiso River
Low Risk

Kiso River

Mie

No incidents

Twinkle Kisogawa Bridge
Low Risk

Twinkle Kisogawa Bridge

Mie

No incidents

Nagashima Spa Land
Low Risk

Nagashima Spa Land

Mie

No incidents

Yōrō Shrine
Low Risk

Yōrō Shrine

Gifu

136 incidents

Kukumiohiko Shrine
Low Risk

Kukumiohiko Shrine

Gifu

227 incidents

Hikone Castle
Low Risk

Hikone Castle

Shiga

4 incidents

Umoreginoya
Low Risk

Umoreginoya

Shiga

5 incidents

Nagara River
Low Risk

Nagara River

Mie

1 incidents

Kiso River
Low Risk

Kiso River

Mie

No incidents

Twinkle Kisogawa Bridge
Low Risk

Twinkle Kisogawa Bridge

Mie

No incidents

Nagashima Spa Land
Low Risk

Nagashima Spa Land

Mie

No incidents

Yōrō Shrine
Low Risk

Yōrō Shrine

Gifu

136 incidents

Kukumiohiko Shrine
Low Risk

Kukumiohiko Shrine

Gifu

227 incidents

Hikone Castle
Low Risk

Hikone Castle

Shiga

4 incidents

Umoreginoya
Low Risk

Umoreginoya

Shiga

5 incidents

Route Timeline

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Yokkaichi, Mie
Low Risk 27 km 28m No incidents
1
Nagara River, Mie
Low Risk 10 km 16m No incidents
2
Kiso River, Mie
Low Risk 43 km 59m No incidents
3
Yōrō Shrine, Gifu
Low Risk 24 km 43m Includes steps No incidents
4
Maibara, Shiga
Low Risk 26 km 44m No incidents
5
Hikone, Shiga
Moderate Risk 97 km 1h 26m 2 sightings within 5 km
Wakasa Misomidanchi, Fukui

Wakasa Misomidanchi, Fukui

Official ·3 days ago
Wakasa Shimoyoshida, Fukui

Wakasa Shimoyoshida, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
6
Wakasa, Fukui
Moderate Risk 7.1 km 12m 5 sightings within 5 km
Obama Ozaki, Fukui

Obama Ozaki, Fukui

Official ·6 days ago
Obama Wakuri, Fukui

Obama Wakuri, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago
Obama Ekimaecho, Fukui

Obama Ekimaecho, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago
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Obama Minamigawacho, Fukui

Obama Minamigawacho, Fukui

Official ·1 week ago
Wakasa Shimoyoshida, Fukui

Wakasa Shimoyoshida, Fukui

Official ·2 weeks ago
G
Obama, Fukui
Total Distance: 233 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 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, 6 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 3 days ago near Wakasa Misomidanchi, Fukui.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 233 km route runs from Yokkaichi to Obama, passing through Mie, Gifu, Shiga, Fukui, and Aichi. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Wakasa Misomidanchi, Fukui. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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