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Santou yama to Akiruno Cycling Route

Cycling · Moderate Risk · 28 km · 1h 52m · 2 stops · 4 sightings · Saved May 26, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 28 km route runs from Santou yama to Akiruno within Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Akiruno Yokosawa, Tokyo.

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

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Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Santou yama
Moderate Risk

Santou yama

Tokyo

444 incidents

Santou yama
Moderate Risk

Santou yama

Tokyo

444 incidents

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Santou yama, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 28 km 1h 52m 4 sightings within 5 km

Around 12:30 on 2026-05-24, an animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Yokozawa, Akiruno City.

Akiruno Yokosawa, Tokyo

News ·3 days ago

Tokyo Kamimotogo, Tokyo

Official ·3 days ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
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Tokyo Motoshuku, Tokyo

Tokyo Motoshuku, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Akiruno, Tokyo
Total Distance: 28 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 3:00 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, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Akiruno Yokosawa, Tokyo.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 3:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 28 km route runs from Santou yama to Akiruno within Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Akiruno Yokosawa, Tokyo. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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