This 126 km route runs from Izu to Lake Okutama, passing through Shizuoka, Tokyo, and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Tokyo Tozura, Tokyo.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
2 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Shizuoka, Tokyo, Yamanashi.
Tokyo Tozura, Tokyo
On a forest road in Okutama-machi Sakae, a man in his 30s from Russia who was hiking alone on Mt. Mutsuoishi was attacked by a bear and suffered serious bleeding injuries to his face and arms. He was airlifted by doctor helicopter by emergency crews and is not believed to be in life-threatening condition; the bear is thought to be an adult and has not yet been found.
Tokyo Sakai, Tokyo
Around noon on the 17th, a Russian man in his 30s was attacked by a bear near the end of the Konakazawa forest road in Okutama (border area) and sustained injuries to his arm and face; he was airlifted by Tokyo Fire Department helicopter to a hospital. He was conscious and is believed to have serious injuries; he was not carrying bear-deterrent devices such as a bell, and the town has set capture cages and urged people to avoid nearby trails.
Tokyo Sakai, Tokyo
Near the end of the descent on the Kamosawa route, about 10 minutes before the trail reaches the point where the road on the left becomes visible, a bear was found on the left side of the trail. Its body length was about 1.5 m. It appeared to be eating something from the ground; it made eye contact but was undisturbed and continued eating, and did not approach us.
Tabayama 小袖, Yamanashi
Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture, reported a bear sighting on the Echizen-dake mountain trail near Uma-no-se and the Miharashi-dai viewing platform, about 300 meters toward the summit, and is urging hikers to be cautious.
Mishima 佐野, Shizuoka
Tokyo Hara, Tokyo
Tokyo Hara, Tokyo
On that day, while playing on the Kagosaka course, a bear appeared, so we were instructed to wait in the clubhouse. It seems this has not yet been reported, so I am reporting it.
Oyama, Shizuoka
Tokyo Sakai, Tokyo
Tokyo Tozura, Tokyo
A bear sighting was reported in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The article did not provide specific time or detailed location of the sighting.
Tsuru Kawadana, Yamanashi
Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo
Tokyo, Tokyo
Peak activity at 13:00 with 3 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Tokyo Tozura, Tokyo.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 126 km route runs from Izu to Lake Okutama, passing through Shizuoka, Tokyo, and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Tokyo Tozura, Tokyo. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
