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Midori Ward, Sagamihara to Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 21 km · 4h 46m · 10 stops · 7 sightings · Saved May 15, 2026 · Last updated 16 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 21 km route runs from Midori Ward, Sagamihara to Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park, passing through Kanagawa and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Hachioji, Tokyo.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (5)

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

Lake Sagami
Low Risk

Lake Sagami

Kanagawa

724 incidents

Mount Jinba
Low Risk

Mount Jinba

Kanagawa

519 incidents

Mount Takao
Low Risk

Mount Takao

Tokyo

282 incidents

Takao-san Yakuō-in Temple
Low Risk

Takao-san Yakuō-in Temple

Tokyo

709 incidents

Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park
Low Risk

Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park

Tokyo

684 incidents

Lake Sagami
Low Risk

Lake Sagami

Kanagawa

724 incidents

Mount Jinba
Low Risk

Mount Jinba

Kanagawa

519 incidents

Mount Takao
Low Risk

Mount Takao

Tokyo

282 incidents

Takao-san Yakuō-in Temple
Low Risk

Takao-san Yakuō-in Temple

Tokyo

709 incidents

Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park
Low Risk

Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park

Tokyo

684 incidents

Route Timeline

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Midori Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 203 m 2m 2 sightings within 5 km
Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa

Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa

Around 1:00 PM on 2026-06-09, an animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Makino, Midori Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa

News ·3 weeks ago
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Lake Sagami, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 253 m 3m 2 sightings within 5 km
Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa

Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa

Around 1:00 PM on 2026-06-09, an animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Makino, Midori Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa

News ·3 weeks ago
2
Lake Sagami, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 584 m 6m 2 sightings within 5 km
Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa

Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa

Around 1:00 PM on 2026-06-09, an animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Makino, Midori Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa

News ·3 weeks ago
3
Midori Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 1.0 km 14m 3 sightings within 5 km

Uenohara Ozone, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa

Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa

Around 1:00 PM on 2026-06-09, an animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Makino, Midori Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa

News ·3 weeks ago
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Midori Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 4.7 km 1h 25m Trail / off-road 2 sightings within 5 km

Uenohara Ozone, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Hachioji, Tokyo

Official ·1 month ago
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Midori Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 5.8 km 1h 14m 4 sightings within 5 km

Hachioji, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hachioji, Tokyo

Hachioji, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Hachioji, Tokyo

Official ·1 month ago
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Hachioji, Tokyo

Official ·1 month ago
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Hachioji, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 2.5 km 35m 3 sightings within 5 km
Hachioji, Tokyo

Hachioji, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Hachioji, Tokyo

Official ·1 month ago

Hachioji, Tokyo

Official ·1 month ago
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Mount Takao, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 2.4 km 29m 1 sightings within 5 km

Hachioji, Tokyo

Official ·1 month ago
8
Mount Takao, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 3.6 km 37m 1 sightings within 5 km

Hachioji, Tokyo

Official ·1 month ago
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Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park, Tokyo
Total Distance: 21 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 17:00 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

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. 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 2 weeks ago near Hachioji, Tokyo.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 17:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 21 km route runs from Midori Ward, Sagamihara to Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park, passing through Kanagawa and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Hachioji, Tokyo. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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