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Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park to Itabashi Ward, Tokyo Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 65 km · 13h 13m · 5 stops · 1 sighting · Saved May 18, 2026 · Last updated 15 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 65 km route runs from Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park to Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, passing through Tokyo and Kanagawa. In the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Aikawa Hanbara, Kanagawa.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (7)

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

Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park
Low Risk

Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park

Tokyo

685 incidents

Takao-san Yakuō-in Temple
Low Risk

Takao-san Yakuō-in Temple

Tokyo

710 incidents

Mount Takao
Low Risk

Mount Takao

Tokyo

282 incidents

Ono Shrine
Low Risk

Ono Shrine

Tokyo

44 incidents

Ōkunitama Shrine
Low Risk

Ōkunitama Shrine

Tokyo

7 incidents

Tama Cemetery
Low Risk

Tama Cemetery

Tokyo

No incidents

Toshimaen
Low Risk

Toshimaen

Tokyo

No incidents

Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park
Low Risk

Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park

Tokyo

685 incidents

Takao-san Yakuō-in Temple
Low Risk

Takao-san Yakuō-in Temple

Tokyo

710 incidents

Mount Takao
Low Risk

Mount Takao

Tokyo

282 incidents

Ono Shrine
Low Risk

Ono Shrine

Tokyo

44 incidents

Ōkunitama Shrine
Low Risk

Ōkunitama Shrine

Tokyo

7 incidents

Tama Cemetery
Low Risk

Tama Cemetery

Tokyo

No incidents

Toshimaen
Low Risk

Toshimaen

Tokyo

No incidents

Route Timeline

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Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park, Tokyo
Low Risk 2.7 km 48m Includes steps No incidents
1
Takao-san Yakuō-in Temple, Tokyo
Low Risk 815 m 13m No incidents
2
Mount Takao, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 8.9 km 1h 57m 1 sightings within 5 km
Aikawa Hanbara, Kanagawa

I heard a bear cry.

Aikawa Hanbara, Kanagawa

1 week ago
3
Midori Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 52 km 10h 16m 1 sightings within 5 km
Aikawa Hanbara, Kanagawa

I heard a bear cry.

Aikawa Hanbara, Kanagawa

1 week ago
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Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, Tokyo
Total Distance: 65 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 23:00 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, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Aikawa Hanbara, Kanagawa.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 23:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 65 km route runs from Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park to Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, passing through Tokyo and Kanagawa. In the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Aikawa Hanbara, Kanagawa. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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