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This 50 km route runs from Midori Ward, Sagamihara to Yamanakako, passing through Kanagawa and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 4 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 Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa.
With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.
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
There was one Asiatic black bear (Tsukinowaguma) on the stairs descending from the rest/interaction area toward the Takao direction. It appeared to be large in size.
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Peak activity at 16:00 with 2 incidents
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In the past 30 days, 4 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 Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 50 km route runs from Midori Ward, Sagamihara to Yamanakako, passing through Kanagawa and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 4 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 Sagamihara Magino, Kanagawa. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.
