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This 397 km route runs from Mikasa to Hoki Museum, passing through Kanagawa, Tokyo, Saitama, and Chiba. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Hachioji, Tokyo.
With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
24 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Kanagawa, Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba.
Around 6:00 PM on 2026-05-22, an animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Naranohara-cho, Hachioji City, Tokyo.
Hachioji, Tokyo
At approximately 5:30 a.m. on May 17, there was a report of an animal believed to be a bear in the vicinity of 825, Kabecho 1-chome, Ome City.
Ōme Kabemachi, Tokyo
According to the Saitama Prefectural Police, around 16:00 on April 30, 2026, a bear-like animal about 60–70 cm long was sighted in Misugidai 1-chome, Hannō City. The area includes schools, restaurants, parks and tourist spots, and police are urging people to prioritize their safety.
Hanno 大字矢颪, Saitama
Peak activity at 5:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 3 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 Hachioji, Tokyo.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 5:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 397 km route runs from Mikasa to Hoki Museum, passing through Kanagawa, Tokyo, Saitama, and Chiba. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Hachioji, Tokyo. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
