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Aoi Ward, Shizuoka to Nirasaki Drive

Driving · High Risk · 200 km · 4h 40m · 4 stops · 19 sightings · Saved May 26, 2026 · Last updated 23 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 200 km route runs from Aoi Ward, Shizuoka to Nirasaki, passing through Shizuoka and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 7 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (6)

6 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Shizuoka, Yamanashi.

Otodome Falls
Low Risk

Otodome Falls

Shizuoka

322 incidents

Shiraito Falls
Low Risk

Shiraito Falls

Shizuoka

326 incidents

Asagiri Plateau
Moderate Risk

Asagiri Plateau

Shizuoka

458 incidents

Lake Shōji
Moderate Risk

Lake Shōji

Yamanashi

534 incidents

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art
Low Risk

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art

Yamanashi

265 incidents

Shōsenkyō
Low Risk

Shōsenkyō

Yamanashi

156 incidents

Otodome Falls
Low Risk

Otodome Falls

Shizuoka

322 incidents

Shiraito Falls
Low Risk

Shiraito Falls

Shizuoka

326 incidents

Asagiri Plateau
Moderate Risk

Asagiri Plateau

Shizuoka

458 incidents

Lake Shōji
Moderate Risk

Lake Shōji

Yamanashi

534 incidents

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art
Low Risk

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art

Yamanashi

265 incidents

Shōsenkyō
Low Risk

Shōsenkyō

Yamanashi

156 incidents

Route Timeline

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Aoi Ward, Shizuoka, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 92 km 1h 49m 8 sightings within 5 km
Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in Hoshiyama, Fujinomiya City.

Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka

News ·2 days ago

A bear was sighted in Utogi, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, around 6:00 on July 9.

Shizuoka 有東木, Shizuoka

News ·3 days ago
Shizuoka 梅ヶ島, Shizuoka

Shizuoka 梅ヶ島, Shizuoka

Official ·5 days ago
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Shizuoka 有東木, Shizuoka

Shizuoka 有東木, Shizuoka

Official ·5 days ago
Shizuoka 梅ヶ島, Shizuoka

Shizuoka 梅ヶ島, Shizuoka

Official ·6 days ago
Shizuoka 梅ヶ島, Shizuoka

Shizuoka 梅ヶ島, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago

Shizuoka 宍原, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago

Bear sign confirmed

Fujinomiya 外神, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
1
Shiraito Falls, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 68 km 1h 35m 4 sightings within 5 km

parent and child

Fujinomiya 人穴, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kōfu Kakehashimachi, Yamanashi

Kōfu Kakehashimachi, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Found droppings of a large mammal.

Kōfu Furusekimachi, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Ichikawamisato Shimoashigawa, Yamanashi

Ichikawamisato Shimoashigawa, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
2
Shōsenkyō, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 40 km 1h 16m 7 sightings within 5 km
Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko-shinmachi, Yamanashi

Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko-shinmachi, Yamanashi

Official ·4 days ago
Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi

Two bears believed to be a parent and child were sighted by a driver in Sutama-cho Wakamiko, Hokuto City.

Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi

News ·5 days ago
Hokuto Hakushucho-Yokote, Yamanashi

Hokuto Hakushucho-Yokote, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
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Hokuto Mukawacho-Yanagisawa, Yamanashi

Hokuto Mukawacho-Yanagisawa, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Hokuto Mukawacho-Yamataka, Yamanashi

Hokuto Mukawacho-Yamataka, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hokuto Nagasakacho-Hino, Yamanashi

Hokuto Nagasakacho-Hino, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nirasaki Okusamachiwakao, Yamanashi

Nirasaki Okusamachiwakao, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Nirasaki, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 200 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 with 4 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
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, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 7 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 200 km route runs from Aoi Ward, Shizuoka to Nirasaki, passing through Shizuoka and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 7 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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