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Matsuzaki to Gumyō-ji Temple Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 179 km · 3h 15m · 2 stops · 5 sightings · Saved June 10, 2026 · Last updated 15 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 179 km route runs from Matsuzaki to Gumyō-ji Temple, passing through Shizuoka, Kanagawa, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

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

Dōgashima
Low Risk

Dōgashima

Shizuoka

2 incidents

Shuzen-ji Temple
Low Risk

Shuzen-ji Temple

Shizuoka

5 incidents

Gumyō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Gumyō-ji Temple

Kanagawa

No incidents

Dōgashima
Low Risk

Dōgashima

Shizuoka

2 incidents

Shuzen-ji Temple
Low Risk

Shuzen-ji Temple

Shizuoka

5 incidents

Gumyō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Gumyō-ji Temple

Kanagawa

No incidents

Route Timeline

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Matsuzaki, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 179 km 3h 15m 5 sightings within 5 km
Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa

On 2026-07-13 evening, one bear was sighted in Yadori, Matsuda Town, Kanagawa.

Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa

News ·1 week ago

Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·1 week ago

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

Yamakita 神縄, Kanagawa

News ·1 week ago
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Captured on 6/25

Oyama 柳島, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago
Oyama 藤曲, Shizuoka

Confirmed in the photo

Oyama 藤曲, Shizuoka

Official ·1 month ago
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Gumyō-ji Temple, Kanagawa
Total Distance: 179 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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Emergency Contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa.

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 179 km route runs from Matsuzaki to Gumyō-ji Temple, passing through Shizuoka, Kanagawa, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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