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This 334 km route runs from Yonago to Akiyoshidō, passing through Tottori, Yamaguchi, and Hiroshima. In the past 30 days, 7 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 Higashi Hiroshima Shiwacho-Shiwahori, Hiroshima.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
2 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Tottori, Yamaguchi, Hiroshima.
While driving on Prefectural Route 46 toward Shiwa, I witnessed an apparent adult bear crossing the road and descending to the riverbed. I was driving at the time, so there are no pictures.
Higashi Hiroshima Shiwacho-Shiwahori, Hiroshima
Yamaguchi Ogorikamigo, Yamaguchi
Around 09:30 on 2026-07-21, a bear was sighted in Yuno, Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Shunan 湯野, Yamaguchi
I witnessed a bear about 1 meter in length walking.
Shobara Saijocho-Hirako, Hiroshima
At around 10:25 on 2026-07-12, a bear was sighted in Yashiro, Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and was observed moving.
Shunan 大字八代, Yamaguchi
Mine Mitocho-Oda, Yamaguchi
Around 10:30 on 2026-07-06, an animal believed to be a bear was seen moving in Kawachi, Kudamatsu City.
Kudamatsu 大字河内, Yamaguchi
Peak activity at 18:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 7 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 Higashi Hiroshima Shiwacho-Shiwahori, Hiroshima.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 18:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 334 km route runs from Yonago to Akiyoshidō, passing through Tottori, Yamaguchi, and Hiroshima. In the past 30 days, 7 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 Higashi Hiroshima Shiwacho-Shiwahori, Hiroshima. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
