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Mishima Shrine to Kawanehon Drive

Driving · High Risk · 168 km · 3h 9m · 2 stops · 17 sightings · Saved June 12, 2026 · Last updated 6 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 168 km route runs from Mishima Shrine to Kawanehon, passing through Kanagawa and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 17 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 Fujinomiya 大岩, Shizuoka.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

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

Mishima Shrine
Low Risk

Mishima Shrine

Kanagawa

213 incidents

Rinzai-ji Temple
Low Risk

Rinzai-ji Temple

Shizuoka

81 incidents

Mishima Shrine
Low Risk

Mishima Shrine

Kanagawa

213 incidents

Rinzai-ji Temple
Low Risk

Rinzai-ji Temple

Shizuoka

81 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mishima Shrine, Kanagawa
High Risk 168 km 3h 9m 17 sightings within 5 km
Fujinomiya 大岩, Shizuoka

Fujinomiya 大岩, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
Hadano, Kanagawa

Around 5:45 on June 8, a bear-like animal was sighted in Nagaoki, Hadano City.

Hadano, Kanagawa

News ·1 week ago
Oyama 小山, Shizuoka

died in an accident on the road

Oyama 小山, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
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Fuji 神谷, Shizuoka

Fuji 神谷, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Fuji 川尻, Shizuoka

A wild animal believed to be a Japanese black bear about 70 cm long was seen on a forest road in Sudo, Fuji City.

Fuji 川尻, Shizuoka

News ·2 weeks ago

Kawanehon 東藤川, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago

Susono, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago

Fujinomiya 長貫, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago

Near the park

Susono Senpukugaoka, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago
Susono Senpukugaoka, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in a residential area of Sembokugaoka, Susono City, shortly before 3:00 PM. It was the fourth consecutive day of bear sightings in the city.

Susono Senpukugaoka, Shizuoka

News ·3 weeks ago

Susono, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago

Susono, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago

Susono 下和田, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago

Susono 下和田, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago

Fujinomiya, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago
Susono 下和田, Shizuoka

At around 14:00 on May 20, 2026, a bear approximately 1 meter long was sighted at the parking area of the Ashitaka Tsutsuji natural colony in Suyama, Susono City, Shizuoka. A nearby management office reported it to the police; city staff, police and hunters responded, and the city — marking its fourth sighting in 2026 — urged residents to carry bells or radios.

Susono 下和田, Shizuoka

News ·3 weeks ago
Susono 下和田, Shizuoka

On May 20, Susono City reported a sighting of one bear at the parking lot of the Ashitakatsutsuji primeval community in Suyama. No damage was confirmed, and the city's Agriculture and Forestry Policy Division has issued a warning.

Susono 下和田, Shizuoka

News ·3 weeks ago
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Kawanehon, Shizuoka
Total Distance: 168 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 5:00 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

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Police
119
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, 17 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 Fujinomiya 大岩, Shizuoka.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 5:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 168 km route runs from Mishima Shrine to Kawanehon, passing through Kanagawa and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 17 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 Fujinomiya 大岩, Shizuoka. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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