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Lake Ashi to Gotemba Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 265 km · 4h 46m · 5 stops · 8 sightings · Saved June 19, 2026 · Last updated 6 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 265 km route runs from Lake Ashi to Gotemba, passing through Kanagawa, Tokyo, and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (24)

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

Lake Ashi
Low Risk

Lake Ashi

Kanagawa

98 incidents

Hakone Shrine
Low Risk

Hakone Shrine

Kanagawa

88 incidents

Ishigakiyama Castle
Low Risk

Ishigakiyama Castle

Kanagawa

130 incidents

Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum
Low Risk

Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Hikawa Shrine
Low Risk

Hikawa Shrine

Tokyo

No incidents

Bunkamura
Low Risk

Bunkamura

Tokyo

No incidents

Shibuya Mark City
Low Risk

Shibuya Mark City

Tokyo

No incidents

Shibuya scramble crossing
Low Risk

Shibuya scramble crossing

Tokyo

No incidents

Lake Ashi
Low Risk

Lake Ashi

Kanagawa

98 incidents

Hakone Shrine
Low Risk

Hakone Shrine

Kanagawa

88 incidents

Ishigakiyama Castle
Low Risk

Ishigakiyama Castle

Kanagawa

130 incidents

Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum
Low Risk

Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Hikawa Shrine
Low Risk

Hikawa Shrine

Tokyo

No incidents

Bunkamura
Low Risk

Bunkamura

Tokyo

No incidents

Shibuya Mark City
Low Risk

Shibuya Mark City

Tokyo

No incidents

Shibuya scramble crossing
Low Risk

Shibuya scramble crossing

Tokyo

No incidents

Route Timeline

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Lake Ashi, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 108 km 2h 9m 1 sightings within 5 km

As i was walking the trial around lake ashi i suddenly heard a giant animal run off from the shore, i was too late to photograph it.

Hakone, Kanagawa

2 weeks ago
1
Ariake Tennis Forest Park, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 109 km 1h 52m 7 sightings within 5 km
Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Official ·5 days ago
Yamakita, Kanagawa

Yamakita, Kanagawa

Official ·1 week ago

Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·1 week ago
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Hadano, Kanagawa

Around 5:45 on June 8, a bear-like animal was sighted in Nagaoki, Hadano City.

Hadano, Kanagawa

News ·2 weeks ago
Oyama 小山, Shizuoka

died in an accident on the road

Oyama 小山, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Oyama 中島, Shizuoka

Oyama 中島, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago

Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·1 month ago
2
Oyama, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 46 km 43m 4 sightings within 5 km
Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Official ·5 days ago
Yamakita, Kanagawa

Yamakita, Kanagawa

Official ·1 week ago
Oyama 小山, Shizuoka

died in an accident on the road

Oyama 小山, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Oyama 中島, Shizuoka

Oyama 中島, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
3
Gotemba, Shizuoka
Low Risk 530 m 2m No incidents
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Gotemba, Shizuoka
Total Distance: 265 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 13:00 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, 8 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 5 days ago near Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 265 km route runs from Lake Ashi to Gotemba, passing through Kanagawa, Tokyo, and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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