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Izu Kokubun-ji Temple to Oshino Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 128 km · 2h 54m · 4 stops · 7 sightings · Saved May 26, 2026 · Last updated 4 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 128 km route runs from Izu Kokubun-ji Temple to Oshino, passing through Shizuoka, Kanagawa, and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi.

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

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Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Izu Kokubun-ji Temple
Low Risk

Izu Kokubun-ji Temple

Shizuoka

60 incidents

Izu Kokubun-ji Temple
Low Risk

Izu Kokubun-ji Temple

Shizuoka

60 incidents

Route Timeline

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Izu Kokubun-ji Temple, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 50 km 59m 5 sightings within 5 km

Around 12:15 on July 9, a bear-like animal was sighted in Kanna, Yamakita Town, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Yamakita 神縄, Kanagawa

News ·4 days ago

Captured on 6/25

Oyama 柳島, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Oyama 藤曲, Shizuoka

Confirmed in the photo

Oyama 藤曲, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago
Yamakita, Kanagawa

Yamakita, Kanagawa

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Yamakita, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 17 km 37m 1 sightings within 5 km
Yamakita, Kanagawa

Yamakita, Kanagawa

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Hadano, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 61 km 1h 19m 7 sightings within 5 km

Around 7:30 on July 10, a bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·3 days ago

Around 12:15 on July 9, a bear-like animal was sighted in Kanna, Yamakita Town, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Yamakita 神縄, Kanagawa

News ·4 days ago

Around 13:30 on 2026-07-09, a bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·4 days ago
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Captured on 6/25

Oyama 柳島, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Oyama 藤曲, Shizuoka

Confirmed in the photo

Oyama 藤曲, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago
Yamakita, Kanagawa

Yamakita, Kanagawa

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Oshino, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 128 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 6:00 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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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 7 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 3 days ago near Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 128 km route runs from Izu Kokubun-ji Temple to Oshino, passing through Shizuoka, Kanagawa, and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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