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Mount Ōmuro (Shizuoka) to Oyama Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 91 km · 2h 51m · 3 stops · 7 sightings · Saved May 26, 2026 · Last updated 2 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 91 km route runs from Mount Ōmuro (Shizuoka) to Oyama, passing through Shizuoka and Kanagawa. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Yamakita 神縄, Kanagawa.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (7)

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

Mount Ōmuro (Shizuoka)
Low Risk

Mount Ōmuro (Shizuoka)

Shizuoka

1 incidents

Itō Onsen
Low Risk

Itō Onsen

Shizuoka

11 incidents

Atami Castle
Low Risk

Atami Castle

Shizuoka

34 incidents

Atami Onsen
Low Risk

Atami Onsen

Shizuoka

39 incidents

Odawara Castle
Low Risk

Odawara Castle

Kanagawa

239 incidents

Odawara Castle Park
Low Risk

Odawara Castle Park

Kanagawa

239 incidents

Odawara-juku
Low Risk

Odawara-juku

Kanagawa

236 incidents

Mount Ōmuro (Shizuoka)
Low Risk

Mount Ōmuro (Shizuoka)

Shizuoka

1 incidents

Itō Onsen
Low Risk

Itō Onsen

Shizuoka

11 incidents

Atami Castle
Low Risk

Atami Castle

Shizuoka

34 incidents

Atami Onsen
Low Risk

Atami Onsen

Shizuoka

39 incidents

Odawara Castle
Low Risk

Odawara Castle

Kanagawa

239 incidents

Odawara Castle Park
Low Risk

Odawara Castle Park

Kanagawa

239 incidents

Odawara-juku
Low Risk

Odawara-juku

Kanagawa

236 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mount Ōmuro (Shizuoka), Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 52 km 1h 33m 2 sightings within 5 km

near the summit of Mount Iwatoyama

Atami Higanecho, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
Atami Mount Izu, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in Izusan, Atami City.

Atami Mount Izu, Shizuoka

News ·1 week ago
1
Odawara Castle Park, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 39 km 1h 18m 5 sightings within 5 km

Around 12:15 on July 9, a bear-like animal was sighted in Kanna, Yamakita Town, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Yamakita 神縄, Kanagawa

News ·3 days 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
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Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago
Yamakita, Kanagawa

Yamakita, Kanagawa

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Oyama, Shizuoka
Total Distance: 91 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 6:00 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

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, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Yamakita 神縄, Kanagawa.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 91 km route runs from Mount Ōmuro (Shizuoka) to Oyama, passing through Shizuoka and Kanagawa. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Yamakita 神縄, Kanagawa. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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