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Kōkokuji Castle to Hanno Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 142 km · 1d 5h 45m · 2 stops · 7 sightings · Saved July 10, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 142 km route runs from Kōkokuji Castle to Hanno, passing through Shizuoka, Saitama, Kanagawa, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 16 hours ago near Atsugi Tanazawa, Kanagawa.

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 (10)

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

Kōkokuji Castle
Low Risk

Kōkokuji Castle

Shizuoka

63 incidents

Izu Kokubun-ji Temple
Low Risk

Izu Kokubun-ji Temple

Shizuoka

60 incidents

Mishima Taisha
Low Risk

Mishima Taisha

Shizuoka

58 incidents

Hakone Shrine
Low Risk

Hakone Shrine

Kanagawa

92 incidents

Ishigakiyama Castle
Low Risk

Ishigakiyama Castle

Kanagawa

134 incidents

Odawara Castle
Low Risk

Odawara Castle

Kanagawa

239 incidents

Odawara Castle Park
Low Risk

Odawara Castle Park

Kanagawa

239 incidents

Odawara-juku
Low Risk

Odawara-juku

Kanagawa

236 incidents

Kōkokuji Castle
Low Risk

Kōkokuji Castle

Shizuoka

63 incidents

Izu Kokubun-ji Temple
Low Risk

Izu Kokubun-ji Temple

Shizuoka

60 incidents

Mishima Taisha
Low Risk

Mishima Taisha

Shizuoka

58 incidents

Hakone Shrine
Low Risk

Hakone Shrine

Kanagawa

92 incidents

Ishigakiyama Castle
Low Risk

Ishigakiyama Castle

Kanagawa

134 incidents

Odawara Castle
Low Risk

Odawara Castle

Kanagawa

239 incidents

Odawara Castle Park
Low Risk

Odawara Castle Park

Kanagawa

239 incidents

Odawara-juku
Low Risk

Odawara-juku

Kanagawa

236 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kōkokuji Castle, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 142 km 1d 5h 45m 7 sightings within 5 km

Around 6:10 on July 12, a bear-like animal was seen in Tanazawa, Atsugi City.

Atsugi Tanazawa, Kanagawa

News ·16 hours ago
Ōme Shiobune, Tokyo

Ōme Shiobune, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
Hakone 箱根, Kanagawa

A young bear dashed out from the forest.

Hakone 箱根, Kanagawa

1 week ago
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Tokyo Kawai, Tokyo

Tokyo Kawai, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago

A large animal about the size of a bear or a wild boar in the bamboo grove

Atsugi Tanazawa, Kanagawa

2 weeks ago
Ōme Nariki, Tokyo

Ōme Nariki, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear-like animal was sighted in Nariki 8-chome, Ome City.

Ōme Nariki, Tokyo

News ·3 weeks ago
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Hanno, Saitama
Total Distance: 142 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 12:00 with 2 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, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 16 hours ago near Atsugi Tanazawa, Kanagawa.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 12:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 142 km route runs from Kōkokuji Castle to Hanno, passing through Shizuoka, Saitama, Kanagawa, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 16 hours ago near Atsugi Tanazawa, Kanagawa. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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