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Lake Okutama to Okutama Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 7.0 km · 1h 44m · 8 stops · 8 sightings · Saved May 16, 2026 · Last updated 40 minutes ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 7.0 km route runs from Lake Okutama to Okutama within Tokyo. 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 Tokyo, 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.

Lake Okutama
Moderate Risk

Lake Okutama

Tokyo

869 incidents

Lake Okutama
Moderate Risk

Lake Okutama

Tokyo

869 incidents

Route Timeline

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Lake Okutama, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 734 m 13m Trail / off-road 7 sightings within 5 km

Tokyo, Tokyo

Official ·5 days ago
Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago
Show 4 more

On the early morning of 2026-06-19, a bear was sighted in Kawano, Okutama Town, Tokyo, and later captured.

Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

News ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 month ago
1
Okutama, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 830 m 13m 7 sightings within 5 km

Tokyo, Tokyo

Official ·5 days ago
Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago
Show 4 more

On the early morning of 2026-06-19, a bear was sighted in Kawano, Okutama Town, Tokyo, and later captured.

Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

News ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 month ago
2
Hinohara, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 695 m 8m 7 sightings within 5 km

Tokyo, Tokyo

Official ·5 days ago
Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago
Show 4 more

On the early morning of 2026-06-19, a bear was sighted in Kawano, Okutama Town, Tokyo, and later captured.

Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

News ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 month ago
3
Hinohara, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 647 m 10m 7 sightings within 5 km

Tokyo, Tokyo

Official ·5 days ago
Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago
Show 4 more

On the early morning of 2026-06-19, a bear was sighted in Kawano, Okutama Town, Tokyo, and later captured.

Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

News ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 month ago
4
Okutama, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 648 m 9m 7 sightings within 5 km

Tokyo, Tokyo

Official ·5 days ago
Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago
Show 4 more

On the early morning of 2026-06-19, a bear was sighted in Kawano, Okutama Town, Tokyo, and later captured.

Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

News ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 month ago
5
Okutama, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 1.0 km 17m Trail / off-road 7 sightings within 5 km

Tokyo, Tokyo

Official ·5 days ago
Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago
Show 4 more

On the early morning of 2026-06-19, a bear was sighted in Kawano, Okutama Town, Tokyo, and later captured.

Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

News ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 month ago
6
Hinohara, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 2.4 km 33m 7 sightings within 5 km

Tokyo, Tokyo

Official ·5 days ago
Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago

On the early morning of 2026-06-19, a bear was sighted in Kawano, Okutama Town, Tokyo, and later captured.

Tokyo Kawano, Tokyo

News ·3 weeks ago
Show 4 more

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

Official ·1 month ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 month ago
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Okutama, Tokyo
Total Distance: 7.0 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, 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 Tokyo, Tokyo.

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 7.0 km route runs from Lake Okutama to Okutama within Tokyo. 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 Tokyo, 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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