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Odawara to Kōtoku-in Temple Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 108 km · 3h 39m · 9 stops · 2 sightings · Saved May 26, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 108 km route runs from Odawara to Kōtoku-in Temple, passing through Kanagawa and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 2 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 Kiyokawa Susugaya, Kanagawa.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (14)

14 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Kanagawa, Tokyo.

Hodogaya-juku
Low Risk

Hodogaya-juku

Kanagawa

No incidents

Gumyō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Gumyō-ji Temple

Kanagawa

No incidents

Zuisen-ji Temple
Low Risk

Zuisen-ji Temple

Kanagawa

No incidents

Kōsoku-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kōsoku-ji Temple

Kanagawa

No incidents

Jōmyō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Jōmyō-ji Temple

Kanagawa

No incidents

Hōkoku-ji Temple
Low Risk

Hōkoku-ji Temple

Kanagawa

No incidents

Kamakura-gū
Low Risk

Kamakura-gū

Kanagawa

No incidents

Ennō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Ennō-ji Temple

Kanagawa

No incidents

Hodogaya-juku
Low Risk

Hodogaya-juku

Kanagawa

No incidents

Gumyō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Gumyō-ji Temple

Kanagawa

No incidents

Zuisen-ji Temple
Low Risk

Zuisen-ji Temple

Kanagawa

No incidents

Kōsoku-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kōsoku-ji Temple

Kanagawa

No incidents

Jōmyō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Jōmyō-ji Temple

Kanagawa

No incidents

Hōkoku-ji Temple
Low Risk

Hōkoku-ji Temple

Kanagawa

No incidents

Kamakura-gū
Low Risk

Kamakura-gū

Kanagawa

No incidents

Ennō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Ennō-ji Temple

Kanagawa

No incidents

Route Timeline

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Odawara, Kanagawa
Low Risk 20 km 27m Includes steps No incidents
1
Hiratsuka, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 21 km 41m 2 sightings within 5 km
Kiyokawa Susugaya, Kanagawa

Kiyokawa Susugaya, Kanagawa

Official ·1 week ago
Aikawa Tashiro, Kanagawa

The trail from Mount Kyogatake to Hansobo bus stop ends and becomes a forest road along the river. On the far bank of the river, a small, very black object—likely a cub—noticed the sound of my bell and ran up the bank, fleeing.

Aikawa Tashiro, Kanagawa

3 weeks ago
2
Atsugi, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 13 km 31m Includes steps 2 sightings within 5 km
Kiyokawa Susugaya, Kanagawa

Kiyokawa Susugaya, Kanagawa

Official ·1 week ago
Aikawa Tashiro, Kanagawa

The trail from Mount Kyogatake to Hansobo bus stop ends and becomes a forest road along the river. On the far bank of the river, a small, very black object—likely a cub—noticed the sound of my bell and ran up the bank, fleeing.

Aikawa Tashiro, Kanagawa

3 weeks ago
3
Zama, Kanagawa
Low Risk 26 km 55m Includes steps No incidents
4
Gumyō-ji Temple, Kanagawa
Low Risk 18 km 31m No incidents
5
Hōkoku-ji Temple, Kanagawa
Low Risk 2.3 km 8m No incidents
6
Tōshō-ji Temple, Kanagawa
Low Risk 2.6 km 8m No incidents
7
Kōmyō-ji Temple, Kanagawa
Low Risk 4.9 km 18m No incidents
G
Kōtoku-in Temple, Kanagawa
Total Distance: 108 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 10:00 with 1 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, 2 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 Kiyokawa Susugaya, Kanagawa.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 108 km route runs from Odawara to Kōtoku-in Temple, passing through Kanagawa and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 2 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 Kiyokawa Susugaya, Kanagawa. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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