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JP Tower to Lake Kawaguchi Drive

Driving · High Risk · 114 km · 1h 46m · 2 stops · 15 sightings · Saved June 21, 2026 · Last updated 14 hours ago
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Incidents in last 7 days
15
Incidents in last 30 days
2 days ago
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Safety Summary

This 114 km route runs from JP Tower to Lake Kawaguchi, passing through Tokyo, Yamanashi, and Kanagawa. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (24)

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

Police Museum
Low Risk

Police Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Tokyo Expressway
Low Risk

Tokyo Expressway

Tokyo

No incidents

Artizon Museum
Low Risk

Artizon Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

JP Tower
Low Risk

JP Tower

Tokyo

No incidents

GranTokyo
Low Risk

GranTokyo

Tokyo

No incidents

Shin-Marunouchi Building
Low Risk

Shin-Marunouchi Building

Tokyo

No incidents

Tokyo Building
Low Risk

Tokyo Building

Tokyo

No incidents

Marunouchi Building
Low Risk

Marunouchi Building

Tokyo

No incidents

Police Museum
Low Risk

Police Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Tokyo Expressway
Low Risk

Tokyo Expressway

Tokyo

No incidents

Artizon Museum
Low Risk

Artizon Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

JP Tower
Low Risk

JP Tower

Tokyo

No incidents

GranTokyo
Low Risk

GranTokyo

Tokyo

No incidents

Shin-Marunouchi Building
Low Risk

Shin-Marunouchi Building

Tokyo

No incidents

Tokyo Building
Low Risk

Tokyo Building

Tokyo

No incidents

Marunouchi Building
Low Risk

Marunouchi Building

Tokyo

No incidents

Route Timeline

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JP Tower, Tokyo
High Risk 114 km 1h 46m 15 sightings within 5 km
Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi

Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi

Official ·2 days ago
Tsuru Ono, Yamanashi

Tsuru Ono, Yamanashi

Official ·3 days ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
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Tsuru Asahisoshi, Yamanashi

Tsuru Asahisoshi, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Otsuki Hatsukarimachi-Shimohatsukari, Yamanashi

Otsuki Hatsukarimachi-Shimohatsukari, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Iwadono, Yamanashi

Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Iwadono, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Tsuru Shishidome, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tsuru, Yamanashi

It is believed to have been digging a hole in the mountains.

Tsuru, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

A mother bear and two cubs were sighted near a community center in Asari, Nigoka-cho, Otsuki City.

Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Asari, Yamanashi

News ·2 weeks ago
Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Asari, Yamanashi

Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Asari, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

I was walking from Iwadono Mountain toward Chigo-Otoshi. Just as I was about to reach Chigo-Otoshi, I encountered a bear cub.

Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Yurigaoka, Yamanashi

2 weeks ago
Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Yurigaoka, Yamanashi

A bear was sighted in Shigenokamachi Kozuse, Otsuki City.

Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Yurigaoka, Yamanashi

News ·3 weeks ago

Black bear, 1m20 long and 0,7m high. Saw during a hiking from Mitsutogeyama to Kawaguchi Asama Shrine. 20-30 before the haha waterfall.

Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi

1 month ago

Tsuru Shimoya, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
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Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 114 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 14:00 with 3 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, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 14:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 114 km route runs from JP Tower to Lake Kawaguchi, passing through Tokyo, Yamanashi, and Kanagawa. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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