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Lake Motosu to Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama Drive

Driving · High Risk · 128 km · 2h 19m · 2 stops · 14 sightings · Saved July 13, 2026 · Last updated 1 hour ago
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Safety Summary

This 128 km route runs from Lake Motosu to Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama, passing through Yamanashi, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 14 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

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

Lake Motosu
Moderate Risk

Lake Motosu

Yamanashi

483 incidents

Lake Shōji
Moderate Risk

Lake Shōji

Yamanashi

547 incidents

Fuji-Q Highland
Moderate Risk

Fuji-Q Highland

Yamanashi

555 incidents

Lake Motosu
Moderate Risk

Lake Motosu

Yamanashi

483 incidents

Lake Shōji
Moderate Risk

Lake Shōji

Yamanashi

547 incidents

Fuji-Q Highland
Moderate Risk

Fuji-Q Highland

Yamanashi

555 incidents

Route Timeline

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Lake Motosu, Yamanashi
High Risk 128 km 2h 19m 14 sightings within 5 km

Around 13:00 on 2026-07-25, a bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·1 day ago
Isehara, Kanagawa

Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·6 days ago

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

Isehara, Kanagawa

News ·6 days ago
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Isehara, Kanagawa

Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·1 week ago
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 ·2 weeks ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Around 7:30 on July 10, a bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·2 weeks ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Two bears, believed to be a parent and cub, were sighted by the baseball field area of Fuji Hokuroku Park.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·2 weeks ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·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

Around 13:30 on 2026-07-09, a bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·2 weeks ago

Narusawa, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Total Distance: 128 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

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Police
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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, 14 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi.

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 128 km route runs from Lake Motosu to Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama, passing through Yamanashi, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 14 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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