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Okutama to Ome Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 6.2 km · 10m · 2 stops · 8 sightings · Saved May 17, 2026 · Last updated 22 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 6.2 km route runs from Okutama to Ome within Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo.

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

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Okutama, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 6.2 km 10m 8 sightings within 5 km

白丸湖でsupをしている時にすぐ近くの川沿いのハイキングコース辺りに真っ黒いツキノワグマを発見した

Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo

2 days ago

Tokyo Kotaba, Tokyo

Official ·3 days ago

Tokyo Kotaba, Tokyo

Official ·4 days ago
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Around 7:00 PM on July 31, a bear-like animal was sighted in Futao 4-chome, Ome City.

Ōme Futamatao, Tokyo

News ·1 week ago
Tokyo Umezawa, Tokyo

Tokyo Umezawa, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo

Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago

Around 19:20 on July 12, a bear-like animal was sighted in Kurosawa 3-chome, Ome City.

Ōme Kurosawa, Tokyo

News ·3 weeks ago
Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo

Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Ome, Tokyo
Total Distance: 6.2 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

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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, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo.

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 6.2 km route runs from Okutama to Ome within Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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