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Kiyokawa to Minamiizu Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 148 km · 3h 21m · 2 stops · 4 sightings · Saved June 15, 2026 · Last updated 2 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 148 km route runs from Kiyokawa to Minamiizu, passing through Kanagawa and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Hakone, Kanagawa.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (5)

5 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Kanagawa, Shizuoka.

Ishigakiyama Castle
Low Risk

Ishigakiyama Castle

Kanagawa

130 incidents

Yamanaka Castle
Low Risk

Yamanaka Castle

Shizuoka

74 incidents

Mishima Skywalk
Low Risk

Mishima Skywalk

Shizuoka

74 incidents

Shuzen-ji Temple
Low Risk

Shuzen-ji Temple

Shizuoka

5 incidents

Izu Peninsula
Low Risk

Izu Peninsula

Shizuoka

6 incidents

Ishigakiyama Castle
Low Risk

Ishigakiyama Castle

Kanagawa

130 incidents

Yamanaka Castle
Low Risk

Yamanaka Castle

Shizuoka

74 incidents

Mishima Skywalk
Low Risk

Mishima Skywalk

Shizuoka

74 incidents

Shuzen-ji Temple
Low Risk

Shuzen-ji Temple

Shizuoka

5 incidents

Izu Peninsula
Low Risk

Izu Peninsula

Shizuoka

6 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kiyokawa, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 148 km 3h 21m 4 sightings within 5 km

As i was walking the trial around lake ashi i suddenly heard a giant animal run off from the shore, i was too late to photograph it.

Hakone, Kanagawa

6 days ago
Izu 湯ケ島, Shizuoka

Crossed the roadway from west to east.

Izu 湯ケ島, Shizuoka

1 week ago
Kiyokawa Susugaya, Kanagawa

Kiyokawa Susugaya, Kanagawa

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Minamiizu, Shizuoka
Total Distance: 148 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 10:00 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, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Hakone, Kanagawa.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 148 km route runs from Kiyokawa to Minamiizu, passing through Kanagawa and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Hakone, Kanagawa. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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