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Sayama to Hisaizu Shrine Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 1983 km · 7 stops · 25 sightings · Saved April 23, 2026 · Last updated 9 hours ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 1983 km route runs from Sayama to Hisaizu Shrine, passing through Saitama, Tokushima, Kochi, Ehime, Kagawa, Aichi, Hyogo, Kanagawa, Kyoto, Mie, Osaka, Shiga, Shizuoka, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 25 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Minamiashigara, Kanagawa.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (24)

24 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Saitama, Tokushima, Kochi, Ehime, Kagawa, Aichi, Hyogo, Kanagawa, Kyoto, Mie, Osaka, Shiga, Shizuoka, Tokyo.

Tokyo Summerland
Low Risk

Tokyo Summerland

Tokyo

773 incidents

Hachiōji Castle
Low Risk

Hachiōji Castle

Tokyo

792 incidents

Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park
Low Risk

Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park

Tokyo

697 incidents

Nagashino Castle
Low Risk

Nagashino Castle

Aichi

35 incidents

SCMaglev and Railway Park
Low Risk

SCMaglev and Railway Park

Aichi

No incidents

Kiso River
Low Risk

Kiso River

Mie

No incidents

Nagashima Spa Land
Low Risk

Nagashima Spa Land

Mie

1 incidents

Kōka Ninja Village
Low Risk

Kōka Ninja Village

Shiga

8 incidents

Tokyo Summerland
Low Risk

Tokyo Summerland

Tokyo

773 incidents

Hachiōji Castle
Low Risk

Hachiōji Castle

Tokyo

792 incidents

Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park
Low Risk

Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park

Tokyo

697 incidents

Nagashino Castle
Low Risk

Nagashino Castle

Aichi

35 incidents

SCMaglev and Railway Park
Low Risk

SCMaglev and Railway Park

Aichi

No incidents

Kiso River
Low Risk

Kiso River

Mie

No incidents

Nagashima Spa Land
Low Risk

Nagashima Spa Land

Mie

1 incidents

Kōka Ninja Village
Low Risk

Kōka Ninja Village

Shiga

8 incidents

Route Timeline

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Sayama, Saitama
High Risk 636 km 24 sightings within 5 km

Around 6:00 PM on 2026-08-03, a bear was sighted in Uchiyama, Minamiashigara City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Minamiashigara, Kanagawa

News ·5 days ago
Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa

Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa

Official ·1 week ago
Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa

Around 4:50 PM on July 27, a bear-like animal was seen in Yadori, Matsuda Town, Kanagawa.

Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa

News ·1 week ago
Show 21 more
Tokyo Hirai, Tokyo

Around 8:20 PM on July 26, a bear-like animal was sighted in Hirai, Hinode Town, Tokyo.

Tokyo Hirai, Tokyo

News ·1 week ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

Around 11:50 on 2026-07-26, a bear was sighted in Hachibuna, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·1 week ago
Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa

Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa

Official ·2 weeks ago
Atsugi Nanasawa, Kanagawa

Atsugi Nanasawa, Kanagawa

Official ·2 weeks ago

Akiruno Sannai, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago
Okazaki 本宿台, Aichi

Around 02:30 on July 19, a bear-like animal was sighted in Tanada, Honjuku-cho, Okazaki City.

Okazaki 本宿台, Aichi

News ·2 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

Around 22:45 on 2026-07-19, a bear was sighted in Hahane, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·2 weeks ago

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Also sighted on July 26.

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in Habanu, Fujinomiya City.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·3 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

A bear sighting had also been reported in the Habuna area of Fujinomiya City on July 13.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·3 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Around 08:50 on 2026-07-13, a bear was sighted in Aoyama, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

News ·3 weeks ago
Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa

On 2026-07-13 evening, one bear was sighted in Yadori, Matsuda Town, Kanagawa.

Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa

News ·3 weeks ago

Around 19:20 on July 12, a bear-like animal was sighted in Kurosawa 3-chome, Ome City.

Ōme Kurosawa, Tokyo

News ·3 weeks ago

Around 6:10 on July 12, a bear-like animal was seen in Tanazawa, Atsugi City.

Atsugi Tanazawa, Kanagawa

News ·3 weeks ago

Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·1 month ago

Myōjōyama Observation Deck — Near the Summit

Fujinomiya 貫戸, Shizuoka

Official ·1 month ago
Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in Hoshiyama, Fujinomiya City.

Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka

News ·1 month ago

Yamakita 神縄, Kanagawa

Official ·1 month ago
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Aizumi, Tokushima
Low Risk 140 km No incidents
2
Kitagawa, Kochi
Low Risk 206 km No incidents
3
Sukumo, Kochi
Low Risk 122 km No incidents
4
Ozu, Ehime
Low Risk 186 km No incidents
5
Ayagawa, Kagawa
High Risk 693 km 14 sightings within 5 km

Around 6:00 PM on 2026-08-03, a bear was sighted in Uchiyama, Minamiashigara City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Minamiashigara, Kanagawa

News ·5 days ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

Around 11:50 on 2026-07-26, a bear was sighted in Hachibuna, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·1 week ago
Show 11 more
Okazaki 本宿台, Aichi

Around 02:30 on July 19, a bear-like animal was sighted in Tanada, Honjuku-cho, Okazaki City.

Okazaki 本宿台, Aichi

News ·2 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

Around 22:45 on 2026-07-19, a bear was sighted in Hahane, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·2 weeks ago

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Also sighted on July 26.

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago

Kyoto, Kyoto

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in Habanu, Fujinomiya City.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·3 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

A bear sighting had also been reported in the Habuna area of Fujinomiya City on July 13.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·3 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Around 08:50 on 2026-07-13, a bear was sighted in Aoyama, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

News ·3 weeks ago

Myōjōyama Observation Deck — Near the Summit

Fujinomiya 貫戸, Shizuoka

Official ·1 month ago
Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in Hoshiyama, Fujinomiya City.

Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka

News ·1 month ago
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Hisaizu Shrine, Saitama
Total Distance: 1983 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 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, 25 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 5 days ago near Minamiashigara, Kanagawa.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 1983 km route runs from Sayama to Hisaizu Shrine, passing through Saitama, Tokushima, Kochi, Ehime, Kagawa, Aichi, Hyogo, Kanagawa, Kyoto, Mie, Osaka, Shiga, Shizuoka, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 25 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Minamiashigara, Kanagawa. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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