This 224 km route from Aoi Ward, Shizuoka to Moroyama crosses Shizuoka, Yamanashi, Saitama, Kanagawa, and Tokyo. Over the past 30 days, 9 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 1 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 3 days ago near Fujikawaguchiko Saikonishi, Yamanashi; the location sits about 109.5 km from the start of the route and 2.9 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 1 week ago at Tsuru Kawadana, Yamanashi, sitting about 136.4 km from the start and 485 m off the route line.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
7 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Shizuoka, Yamanashi, Saitama, Kanagawa, Tokyo.
鍵掛峠から下りしながら鍵掛峠登山口の近くで熊みたいな動物を目にした。確認できない。
Fujikawaguchiko Saikonishi, Yamanashi
According to the Saitama Prefectural Police, around 16:00 on April 30, 2026, a bear-like animal about 60–70 cm long was sighted in Misugidai 1-chome, Hannō City. The area includes schools, restaurants, parks and tourist spots, and police are urging people to prioritize their safety.
Hanno 大字矢颪, Saitama
A bear was reported sighted in Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture. There have been no reports of injuries or capture.
Uenohara, Yamanashi
A bear sighting was reported in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The article did not provide specific time or detailed location of the sighting.
Tsuru Kawadana, Yamanashi
I saw it on the way back from Ome Railway Park to Ome Station. I heard a noise from the top of a cliff?/edge? by the road, and when I looked there was one behind a tree. In terms of distance it felt like about 10–20 meters, so I didn’t have time to take a photo.
Ōme Katsunuma, Tokyo
According to the Saitama Prefectural Police, at around 00:45 on the 20th a bear-like animal about 1 meter long was sighted under the pedestrian bridge east of Misugidai Elementary School in Misugidai 2-chome, Hannō. The face was seen from inside a car, and the gait captured on a drive recorder suggests it was a bear.
Hanno 大字前ヶ貫, Saitama
Akiruno Sannai, Tokyo
A cub was crying from across the stream. It couldn’t be seen. Although there was no noticeable animal odor, the cries were clearly audible at a close distance.
Hachioji, Tokyo
Around 13:00 on April 14, 2026, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted near the Omukai bus stop on the Otsuki-Uenohara prefectural road in Uenohara, Yamanashi Prefecture by a person driving on the road. The bear reportedly returned to the mountains afterward; the city is conducting patrols with the hunters' association and police and has issued warnings via disaster radio.
Uenohara Tsurugawa, Yamanashi
Peak activity at 11:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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Over the past 30 days, 9 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, including 1 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 3 days ago near Fujikawaguchiko Saikonishi, Yamanashi; the location sits about 109.5 km from the start of the route and 2.9 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 224 km route from Aoi Ward, Shizuoka to Moroyama crosses Shizuoka, Yamanashi, Saitama, Kanagawa, and Tokyo. Over the past 30 days, 9 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 1 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 3 days ago near Fujikawaguchiko Saikonishi, Yamanashi; the location sits about 109.5 km from the start of the route and 2.9 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 1 week ago at Tsuru Kawadana, Yamanashi, sitting about 136.4 km from the start and 485 m off the route line. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
