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Mama River to Expoland Drive

Driving · High Risk · 511 km · 6h 45m · 2 stops · 13 sightings · Saved May 24, 2026 · Last updated 4 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 511 km route runs from Mama River to Expoland, passing through Chiba, Osaka, Aichi, Kanagawa, Kyoto, Mie, Shiga, Shizuoka, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka.

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 (24)

24 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Chiba, Osaka, Aichi, Kanagawa, Kyoto, Mie, Shiga, Shizuoka, Tokyo.

Mama River
Safe

Mama River

Chiba

No incidents

Tokyo Disney Resort
Safe

Tokyo Disney Resort

Chiba

No incidents

Tokyo Disneyland
Safe

Tokyo Disneyland

Chiba

No incidents

Tokyo Sea Life Park
Low Risk

Tokyo Sea Life Park

Tokyo

No incidents

Kasai Rinkai Park
Low Risk

Kasai Rinkai Park

Tokyo

No incidents

Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel
Low Risk

Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel

Tokyo

No incidents

Arakawa River
Low Risk

Arakawa River

Tokyo

No incidents

Wood & Plywood Museum
Low Risk

Wood & Plywood Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Mama River
Safe

Mama River

Chiba

No incidents

Tokyo Disney Resort
Safe

Tokyo Disney Resort

Chiba

No incidents

Tokyo Disneyland
Safe

Tokyo Disneyland

Chiba

No incidents

Tokyo Sea Life Park
Low Risk

Tokyo Sea Life Park

Tokyo

No incidents

Kasai Rinkai Park
Low Risk

Kasai Rinkai Park

Tokyo

No incidents

Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel
Low Risk

Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel

Tokyo

No incidents

Arakawa River
Low Risk

Arakawa River

Tokyo

No incidents

Wood & Plywood Museum
Low Risk

Wood & Plywood Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Route Timeline

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Mama River, Chiba
High Risk 511 km 6h 45m 13 sightings within 5 km
Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in Hoshiyama, Fujinomiya City.

Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka

News ·1 day 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 days ago
Uji, Kyoto

A bear-like animal was sighted on a road in Ujimaburi, east of Asagiri Bridge, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture. One adult bear and several cubs were seen.

Uji, Kyoto

News ·1 week ago
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Uji, Kyoto

Uji, Kyoto

Official ·1 week ago

Shizuoka 宍原, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
Shimamoto Wakayamadai 1-chome, Osaka

While running, I saw two bear cubs: one had stuck its head into a roadside gutter, and another was nearby.

Shimamoto Wakayamadai 1-chome, Osaka

1 week ago
Shimamoto, Osaka

Bear (Asian black bear) sighting reported in Shimamoto Town

Shimamoto, Osaka

Official ·1 week ago

Captured on 6/25

Oyama 柳島, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Oyama 藤曲, Shizuoka

Confirmed in the photo

Oyama 藤曲, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago
Yamakita, Kanagawa

Yamakita, Kanagawa

Official ·3 weeks ago

Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·3 weeks ago
Otsu Wakabadai, Shiga

June 15, around 3:10 AM, Wakabadai

Otsu Wakabadai, Shiga

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Expoland, Osaka
Total Distance: 511 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, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka.

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 511 km route runs from Mama River to Expoland, passing through Chiba, Osaka, Aichi, Kanagawa, Kyoto, Mie, Shiga, Shizuoka, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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