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Akigawa River to Okutama Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 38 km · 7h 57m · 2 stops · 22 sightings · Saved June 22, 2026 · Last updated 2 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 38 km route runs from Akigawa River to Okutama within Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 22 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Ōme Nariki, Tokyo.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

3 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Tokyo.

Akigawa River
Moderate Risk

Akigawa River

Tokyo

606 incidents

Souzenji-temple
Moderate Risk

Souzenji-temple

Tokyo

636 incidents

Sumiyoshi Shrine
Moderate Risk

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Tokyo

832 incidents

Akigawa River
Moderate Risk

Akigawa River

Tokyo

606 incidents

Souzenji-temple
Moderate Risk

Souzenji-temple

Tokyo

636 incidents

Sumiyoshi Shrine
Moderate Risk

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Tokyo

832 incidents

Route Timeline

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Akigawa River, Tokyo
High Risk 38 km 7h 57m 22 sightings within 5 km

A bear-like animal was sighted in Nariki 8-chome, Ome City.

Ōme Nariki, Tokyo

News ·4 days ago

On the early morning of 2026-06-19, a bear was sighted in Kawano, Okutama Town, Tokyo, and later captured.

Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

News ·4 days ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·6 days ago
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Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
Tokyo Oguno, Tokyo

Around 9:00 on June 14, a bear-like animal was sighted in Oguno, Hinode-machi, Tokyo.

Tokyo Oguno, Tokyo

News ·1 week ago
Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago

Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago

Akiruno Yozawa, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago

Tokyo, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ōme Chigasemachi, Tokyo

Around 8:00 PM on June 3, there was a report of a sighting of an animal believed to be a bear near 400 Chigasase 4-chome, Ome City.

Ōme Chigasemachi, Tokyo

2 weeks ago
Ōme Sawai, Tokyo

Ōme Sawai, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

At approximately 6:12 p.m. on May 31, a bear-like animal was sighted near Hikawa, Okutama-machi, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo (reference point: on the Nippara Highway, about 200 meters toward Nippara from the Ome Police Station Tochikubo Police Box).

Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

3 weeks ago
Ōme Nagabuchi, Tokyo

At approximately 2:45 p.m. on May 31, a bear-like animal was sighted near Nagafuchi 5-chome, Ome City, Tokyo (landmark: Meisei University entrance intersection).

Ōme Nagabuchi, Tokyo

3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 month ago
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Okutama, Tokyo
Total Distance: 38 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 10:00 with 3 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

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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, 22 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Ōme Nariki, Tokyo.

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 38 km route runs from Akigawa River to Okutama within Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 22 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Ōme Nariki, Tokyo. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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