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Yosano to Kyotango Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 10 km · 2h 12m · 2 stops · 24 sightings · Saved May 24, 2026 · Last updated 7 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 10 km route runs from Yosano to Kyotango within Kyoto. In the past 30 days, 24 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Kyōtango Omiyacho-Taniuchi, Kyoto.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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Yosano, Kyoto
High Risk 10 km 2h 12m 24 sightings within 5 km
Kyōtango Omiyacho-Taniuchi, Kyoto

A bear was sighted in Taninai, Omiya-cho, Kyotango City.

Kyōtango Omiyacho-Taniuchi, Kyoto

News ·3 days ago

Kyōtango Omiyacho-Misaka, Kyoto

Official ·3 days ago

Kyōtango Omiyacho-Morimoto, Kyoto

Official ·4 days ago
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Yosano Kago, Kyoto

Yosano Kago, Kyoto

Official ·4 days ago

Kyōtango Omiyacho-Morimoto, Kyoto

Official ·6 days ago

Miyazu Monju, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago

Kyōtango Omiyacho-Kamitsuneyoshi, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago

Around 12:20 on 2026-06-26, a bear was sighted in Suzu, Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture.

Miyazu Suzu, Kyoto

News ·2 weeks ago

Miyazu Suzu, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kyōtango Omiyacho-Nobutoshi, Kyoto

Kyōtango Omiyacho-Nobutoshi, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago

Kyōtango Omiyacho-Misaka, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago

One bear was sighted in Omiya-cho Shuki, Kyotango City.

Kyōtango Omiyacho-Suki, Kyoto

News ·2 weeks ago
Yosano Sanjo, Kyoto

Yosano Sanjo, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago

Kyōtango Omiyacho-Okuono, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kyōtango Omiyacho-Kuchiono, Kyoto

Kyōtango Omiyacho-Kuchiono, Kyoto

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Omino, Omiya-cho, Kyotango City, around 08:20 on June 22.

Kyōtango Omiyacho-Okuono, Kyoto

News ·2 weeks ago

One bear was sighted in Kamiyamada, Yosano Town.

Yosano Kamiyamada, Kyoto

News ·2 weeks ago
Kyōtango Yasakacho-Yoshisawa, Kyoto

Kyōtango Yasakacho-Yoshisawa, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago
Yosano Migochi, Kyoto

Yosano Migochi, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kyōtango Omiyacho-Misaka, Kyoto

Kyōtango Omiyacho-Misaka, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago

Yosano Ikuji, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago

Yosano Shimoyamada, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kyōtango Omiyacho-Misaka, Kyoto

Kyōtango Omiyacho-Misaka, Kyoto

Official ·1 month ago

Yosano Ikuji, Kyoto

Official ·1 month ago
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Kyotango, Kyoto
Total Distance: 10 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 18:00 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, 24 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Kyōtango Omiyacho-Taniuchi, Kyoto.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 18:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 10 km route runs from Yosano to Kyotango within Kyoto. In the past 30 days, 24 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Kyōtango Omiyacho-Taniuchi, Kyoto. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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