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Lake Yamanaka to Mount Koma (Hakone) Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 43 km · 1h 8m · 2 stops · 7 sightings · Saved May 21, 2026 · Last updated 1 hour ago
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Safety Summary

This 43 km route runs from Lake Yamanaka to Mount Koma (Hakone), passing through Yamanashi, Kanagawa, and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Hakone 箱根, Kanagawa.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (4)

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

Lake Yamanaka
Moderate Risk

Lake Yamanaka

Yamanashi

464 incidents

Museum of The Little Prince in Hakone
Low Risk

Museum of The Little Prince in Hakone

Kanagawa

217 incidents

Lake Ashi
Low Risk

Lake Ashi

Kanagawa

103 incidents

Mount Koma (Hakone)
Low Risk

Mount Koma (Hakone)

Kanagawa

48 incidents

Lake Yamanaka
Moderate Risk

Lake Yamanaka

Yamanashi

464 incidents

Museum of The Little Prince in Hakone
Low Risk

Museum of The Little Prince in Hakone

Kanagawa

217 incidents

Lake Ashi
Low Risk

Lake Ashi

Kanagawa

103 incidents

Mount Koma (Hakone)
Low Risk

Mount Koma (Hakone)

Kanagawa

48 incidents

Route Timeline

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Lake Yamanaka, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 43 km 1h 8m 7 sightings within 5 km
Hakone 箱根, Kanagawa

A young bear dashed out from the forest.

Hakone 箱根, Kanagawa

1 week ago

Around 5:15 PM in Yagurasawa, Minamiashigara City, a bear-like animal was sighted.

Minamiashigara, Kanagawa

News ·1 week ago

Yamanakako, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Yamanakako, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Yamanakako, Yamanashi

Yamanakako, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Yamanakako Hirano, Yamanashi

They were a parent and child

Yamanakako Hirano, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Yamanakako Hirano, Yamanashi

Two bears, large and small, were sighted along National Route 413 in Hirano, Yamanakako Village.

Yamanakako Hirano, Yamanashi

News ·3 weeks ago
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Mount Koma (Hakone), Kanagawa
Total Distance: 43 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 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, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Hakone 箱根, Kanagawa.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 43 km route runs from Lake Yamanaka to Mount Koma (Hakone), passing through Yamanashi, Kanagawa, and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Hakone 箱根, Kanagawa. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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