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Shimoda to Minami Ward, Sagamihara Drive

Driving · High Risk · 168 km · 3h 18m · 2 stops · 10 sightings · Saved June 7, 2026 · Last updated 7 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 168 km route runs from Shimoda to Minami Ward, Sagamihara, passing through Shizuoka and Kanagawa. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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Route Timeline

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Shimoda, Shizuoka
High Risk 168 km 3h 18m 10 sightings within 5 km
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 ·4 days ago
Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa

Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa

Official ·6 days ago
Atsugi Nanasawa, Kanagawa

Atsugi Nanasawa, Kanagawa

Official ·6 days ago
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Isehara, Kanagawa

Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·1 week ago

Around 5:40 on July 20, an animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Oyama, Isehara City.

Isehara, Kanagawa

News ·1 week ago
Isehara, Kanagawa

Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·2 weeks ago
Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa

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

Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa

News ·2 weeks ago

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

Atsugi Tanazawa, Kanagawa

News ·2 weeks ago

Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·2 weeks ago

Around 12:15 on July 9, a bear-like animal was sighted in Kanna, Yamakita Town, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Yamakita 神縄, Kanagawa

News ·3 weeks ago
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Minami Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa
Total Distance: 168 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 5:00 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

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Police
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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, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 5:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 168 km route runs from Shimoda to Minami Ward, Sagamihara, passing through Shizuoka and Kanagawa. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Matsuda 寄, Kanagawa. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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