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Kawanori yama Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 17 km · 4h 39m · 4 stops · 6 sightings · Saved June 10, 2026 · Last updated 7 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 17 km route starts and ends around Kawanori yama, passing through Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 6 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 Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Kawanori yama
Low Risk

Kawanori yama

Tokyo

528 incidents

Kawanori yama
Low Risk

Kawanori yama

Tokyo

528 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kawanori yama, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 6.9 km 1h 22m 6 sightings within 5 km
Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo

Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
Tokyo Sakai, Tokyo

Tokyo Sakai, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
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Hanno 大字下名栗, Saitama

A bear-like animal was sighted in Shimonaguri, Hannō City, on the night of 2026-07-12. No one was injured.

Hanno 大字下名栗, Saitama

News ·2 weeks ago
Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo

Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago

Tokyo Sakai, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago
1
Okutama, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 8.2 km 2h 30m Trail / off-road 5 sightings within 5 km
Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo

Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
Tokyo Sakai, Tokyo

Tokyo Sakai, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
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Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo

Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago

Tokyo Sakai, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago
2
Kawanori yama, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 2.5 km 47m Trail / off-road 2 sightings within 5 km
Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
Hanno 大字下名栗, Saitama

A bear-like animal was sighted in Shimonaguri, Hannō City, on the night of 2026-07-12. No one was injured.

Hanno 大字下名栗, Saitama

News ·2 weeks ago
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Kawanori yama, Tokyo
Total Distance: 17 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 10:00 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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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, 6 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 Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 17 km route starts and ends around Kawanori yama, passing through Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 6 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 Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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