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Lake Okutama to Otsuki Drive

Driving · High Risk · 16 km · 24m · 2 stops · 15 sightings · Saved June 22, 2026 · Last updated 15 hours ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 16 km route runs from Lake Okutama to Otsuki, passing through Tokyo and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Tabayama Okuaki, 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 (1)

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

Lake Okutama
Moderate Risk

Lake Okutama

Tokyo

918 incidents

Lake Okutama
Moderate Risk

Lake Okutama

Tokyo

918 incidents

Route Timeline

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Lake Okutama, Tokyo
High Risk 16 km 24m 15 sightings within 5 km
Tabayama Okuaki, Yamanashi

Tabayama Okuaki, Yamanashi

Official ·2 days ago
Tabayama Kamigumi, Yamanashi

Tabayama Kamigumi, Yamanashi

Official ·5 days ago
Tabayama Shimogumi, Yamanashi

While walking along a farm road, I spotted a bear in front of me. The bear ran away.

Tabayama Shimogumi, Yamanashi

Official ·5 days ago
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Kosuge, Yamanashi

Official ·5 days ago
Otsuki, Yamanashi

Otsuki, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kosuge, Yamanashi

Kosuge, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kosuge, Yamanashi

Kosuge, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Tokyo Tozura, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

While driving on the national highway, I saw a bear directly in front of me. The bear went down toward the river.

Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Otsuki, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
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Otsuki, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 16 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 with 3 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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Fire/Ambulance

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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 4 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Tabayama Okuaki, Yamanashi.

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 16 km route runs from Lake Okutama to Otsuki, passing through Tokyo and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Tabayama Okuaki, Yamanashi. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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