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Hakone Shrine to Lake Ashi Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 57 km · 12h 29m · 6 stops · 1 sighting · Saved May 27, 2026 · Last updated 7 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 57 km route runs from Hakone Shrine to Lake Ashi, passing through Kanagawa and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Hakone, 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 (5)

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

Hakone Shrine
Low Risk

Hakone Shrine

Kanagawa

87 incidents

Lake Ashi
Low Risk

Lake Ashi

Kanagawa

97 incidents

Mount Kami (Hakone)
Low Risk

Mount Kami (Hakone)

Kanagawa

46 incidents

Mount Kanmuri
Low Risk

Mount Kanmuri

Kanagawa

46 incidents

Ōwakudani
Low Risk

Ōwakudani

Kanagawa

191 incidents

Hakone Shrine
Low Risk

Hakone Shrine

Kanagawa

87 incidents

Lake Ashi
Low Risk

Lake Ashi

Kanagawa

97 incidents

Mount Kami (Hakone)
Low Risk

Mount Kami (Hakone)

Kanagawa

46 incidents

Mount Kanmuri
Low Risk

Mount Kanmuri

Kanagawa

46 incidents

Ōwakudani
Low Risk

Ōwakudani

Kanagawa

191 incidents

Route Timeline

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Hakone Shrine, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 20 km 4h 30m 1 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
1
Lake Ashi, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 24 km 5h 15m 1 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
2
Mount Kami (Hakone), Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 5.8 km 55m 1 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
3
Ōwakudani, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 5.7 km 1h 19m 1 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
4
Susono, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 2.1 km 31m 1 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
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Lake Ashi, Kanagawa
Total Distance: 57 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 15:00 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. Every report was in the past 7 days.

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 15:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 57 km route runs from Hakone Shrine to Lake Ashi, passing through Kanagawa and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Hakone, 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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