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Midori Ward, Sagamihara to Lake Yamanaka Cycling Route

Cycling · Moderate Risk · 51 km · 3h 36m · 2 stops · 5 sightings · Saved June 29, 2026 · Last updated 12 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 51 km route runs from Midori Ward, Sagamihara to Lake Yamanaka, passing through Kanagawa and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Doshi, Yamanashi.

With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Lake Yamanaka
Moderate Risk

Lake Yamanaka

Yamanashi

482 incidents

Lake Yamanaka
Moderate Risk

Lake Yamanaka

Yamanashi

482 incidents

Route Timeline

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Midori Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 51 km 3h 36m 5 sightings within 5 km
Doshi, Yamanashi

Doshi, Yamanashi

Official ·4 days ago
Uenohara Akiyama, Yamanashi

Uenohara Akiyama, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Yamanakako, Yamanashi

While climbing, a small bear appeared about 50 meters ahead. The bear looked at us and ran away, so there was no harm.

Yamanakako, Yamanashi

2 weeks ago
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Uenohara Akiyama, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Uenohara, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
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Lake Yamanaka, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 51 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 16:00 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, 5 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 4 days ago near Doshi, Yamanashi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 51 km route runs from Midori Ward, Sagamihara to Lake Yamanaka, passing through Kanagawa and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Doshi, Yamanashi. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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