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Hakone Museum of Art to Hakone Open-Air Museum Hiking Route

Hiking · Low Risk · 21 km · 4h 44m · 6 stops · Saved May 22, 2026 ·
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Safety Summary

This 21 km route runs from Hakone Museum of Art to Hakone Open-Air Museum within Kanagawa. No bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route in the past 30 days.

Standard precautions are enough. Stay alert and tell someone your plans.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (8)

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

Hakone Museum of Art
Low Risk

Hakone Museum of Art

Kanagawa

187 incidents
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Low Risk

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Kanagawa

175 incidents
Hakone Onsen
Low Risk

Hakone Onsen

Kanagawa

170 incidents
Mount Myōjō
Low Risk

Mount Myōjō

Kanagawa

75 incidents
Mount Myōjin (Kanagawa)
Low Risk

Mount Myōjin (Kanagawa)

Kanagawa

117 incidents
Mount Ashigara
Low Risk

Mount Ashigara

Kanagawa

96 incidents
Museum of The Little Prince in Hakone
Low Risk

Museum of The Little Prince in Hakone

Kanagawa

200 incidents
Pola Museum of Art
Low Risk

Pola Museum of Art

Kanagawa

200 incidents

Route Timeline

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Hakone Museum of Art, Kanagawa
Low Risk 3.5 km 55m No incidents
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Hakone Onsen, Kanagawa
Low Risk 3.5 km 1h 1m Trail / off-road No incidents
2
Mount Myōjin (Kanagawa), Kanagawa
Low Risk 6.1 km 1h 31m No incidents
3
Mount Ashigara, Kanagawa
Low Risk 2.6 km 22m No incidents
4
Museum of The Little Prince in Hakone, Kanagawa
Low Risk 5.0 km 56m No incidents
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Hakone Open-Air Museum, Kanagawa
Total Distance: 21 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

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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?

No bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route in the past 30 days.

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

No recent bear sightings within 5 km of this route.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 21 km route runs from Hakone Museum of Art to Hakone Open-Air Museum within Kanagawa. No bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route in the past 30 days. Standard precautions are enough. Stay alert and tell someone your plans.

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