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Koshigaya to Tahara Drive

Driving · High Risk · 351 km · 5h 29m · 2 stops · 15 sightings · Saved July 16, 2026 · Last updated 21 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 351 km route runs from Koshigaya to Tahara, passing through Saitama, Aichi, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka.

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 Saitama, Aichi, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Tokyo.

Kawaguchi Green Center
Low Risk

Kawaguchi Green Center

Saitama

No incidents

Toneri Park
Low Risk

Toneri Park

Tokyo

No incidents

Goshikizakura Ōhashi Bridge
Low Risk

Goshikizakura Ōhashi Bridge

Tokyo

No incidents

Toshima Bridge
Low Risk

Toshima Bridge

Tokyo

No incidents

Arakawa Amusement Park
Low Risk

Arakawa Amusement Park

Tokyo

No incidents

Shakujii River
Low Risk

Shakujii River

Tokyo

No incidents

Nanasha Shrine
Low Risk

Nanasha Shrine

Tokyo

No incidents

Asukayama Park
Low Risk

Asukayama Park

Tokyo

No incidents

Kawaguchi Green Center
Low Risk

Kawaguchi Green Center

Saitama

No incidents

Toneri Park
Low Risk

Toneri Park

Tokyo

No incidents

Goshikizakura Ōhashi Bridge
Low Risk

Goshikizakura Ōhashi Bridge

Tokyo

No incidents

Toshima Bridge
Low Risk

Toshima Bridge

Tokyo

No incidents

Arakawa Amusement Park
Low Risk

Arakawa Amusement Park

Tokyo

No incidents

Shakujii River
Low Risk

Shakujii River

Tokyo

No incidents

Nanasha Shrine
Low Risk

Nanasha Shrine

Tokyo

No incidents

Asukayama Park
Low Risk

Asukayama Park

Tokyo

No incidents

Route Timeline

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Koshigaya, Saitama
High Risk 351 km 5h 29m 15 sightings within 5 km
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

Around 11:50 on 2026-07-26, a bear was sighted in Hachibuna, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·1 day ago
Isehara, Kanagawa

Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·1 week ago

Around 5:40 on July 20, an animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Oyama, Isehara City.

Isehara, Kanagawa

News ·1 week ago
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Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

Around 22:45 on 2026-07-19, a bear was sighted in Hahane, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·1 week ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in Habanu, Fujinomiya City.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·1 week ago
Isehara, Kanagawa

Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·1 week ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

A bear sighting had also been reported in the Habuna area of Fujinomiya City on July 13.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·2 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Around 08:50 on 2026-07-13, a bear was sighted in Aoyama, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

News ·2 weeks ago
Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa

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

Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa

News ·2 weeks ago

Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·2 weeks ago

Myōjōyama Observation Deck — Near the Summit

Fujinomiya 貫戸, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in Hoshiyama, Fujinomiya City.

Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka

News ·2 weeks ago

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

Yamakita 神縄, Kanagawa

News ·2 weeks ago

Shizuoka 宍原, Shizuoka

Official ·1 month ago
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Tahara, Aichi
Total Distance: 351 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 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, 15 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 1 day ago near Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 351 km route runs from Koshigaya to Tahara, passing through Saitama, Aichi, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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