This 44.6 km route from Otsuki to Hachiōji Castle crosses Yamanashi, Tokyo, and Kanagawa. Over the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Uenohara, Yamanashi; the location sits about 18.2 km from the start of the route and 1.4 km off the route line.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
5 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Yamanashi, Tokyo, Kanagawa.
A bear was reported sighted in Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture. There have been no reports of injuries or capture.
Uenohara, Yamanashi
A cub was crying from across the stream. It couldn’t be seen. Although there was no noticeable animal odor, the cries were clearly audible at a close distance.
Hachioji, Tokyo
Around 13:00 on April 14, 2026, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted near the Omukai bus stop on the Otsuki-Uenohara prefectural road in Uenohara, Yamanashi Prefecture by a person driving on the road. The bear reportedly returned to the mountains afterward; the city is conducting patrols with the hunters' association and police and has issued warnings via disaster radio.
Uenohara Tsurugawa, Yamanashi
Peak activity at 13:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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Over the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Uenohara, Yamanashi; the location sits about 18.2 km from the start of the route and 1.4 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 44.6 km route from Otsuki to Hachiōji Castle crosses Yamanashi, Tokyo, and Kanagawa. Over the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Uenohara, Yamanashi; the location sits about 18.2 km from the start of the route and 1.4 km off the route line. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
