This is something that you might see out hiking around Japan in certain areas. There will often be signs warning of bears, boar, or monkeys. But this is for another wild animal that could do you some harm out there in the woods of Japan.
I haven't seen one in the wild yet, but most certainly will some day. What is the blacked out part of the sign? Why, English of course! Can't let you see that yet! See down below the photo for the kanji meanings, readings, and an explanation of the words. Kanji Reading Practice #28 - Hiking Signs マムシ注意 includes kanji from WaniKani levels 11 and below.
The Kanji:
注 意
The Kanji Readings and Meanings (this usage):
注 (チュウ) – pour; concentrate on; notes; comment
意 (イ) – idea; mind; thought
The Words:
マムシ – pit viper (type of snake)
注意 – caution; attention; notice; heed; precuation
The Meaning:
マムシに注意！！
Caution, pit vipers!!
Beware of pit vipers!!
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