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Sumpu Castle Park to Matsudo Shrine Drive

Driving · High Risk · 343 km · 8h 34m · 10 stops · 11 sightings · Saved May 26, 2026 · Last updated 15 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 343 km route runs from Sumpu Castle Park to Matsudo Shrine, passing through Shizuoka, Kanagawa, Tokyo, and Chiba. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 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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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (24)

24 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Shizuoka, Kanagawa, Tokyo, Chiba.

Sunpu Castle
Low Risk

Sunpu Castle

Shizuoka

72 incidents

Sumpu Castle Park
Low Risk

Sumpu Castle Park

Shizuoka

72 incidents

Houdai-in Temple
Low Risk

Houdai-in Temple

Shizuoka

69 incidents

Toro
Low Risk

Toro

Shizuoka

65 incidents

Kusanagi Shrine
Low Risk

Kusanagi Shrine

Shizuoka

136 incidents

Seiken-ji Temple
Low Risk

Seiken-ji Temple

Shizuoka

130 incidents

Kōkokuji Castle
Low Risk

Kōkokuji Castle

Shizuoka

63 incidents

Kano River
Low Risk

Kano River

Shizuoka

23 incidents

Sunpu Castle
Low Risk

Sunpu Castle

Shizuoka

72 incidents

Sumpu Castle Park
Low Risk

Sumpu Castle Park

Shizuoka

72 incidents

Houdai-in Temple
Low Risk

Houdai-in Temple

Shizuoka

69 incidents

Toro
Low Risk

Toro

Shizuoka

65 incidents

Kusanagi Shrine
Low Risk

Kusanagi Shrine

Shizuoka

136 incidents

Seiken-ji Temple
Low Risk

Seiken-ji Temple

Shizuoka

130 incidents

Kōkokuji Castle
Low Risk

Kōkokuji Castle

Shizuoka

63 incidents

Kano River
Low Risk

Kano River

Shizuoka

23 incidents

Route Timeline

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Sumpu Castle Park, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 74 km 1h 23m 1 sightings within 5 km
Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in Hoshiyama, Fujinomiya City.

Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka

News ·2 days ago
1
Kano River, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 30 km 49m 1 sightings within 5 km
Hakone 箱根, Kanagawa

A young bear dashed out from the forest.

Hakone 箱根, Kanagawa

1 week ago
2
Hakone Shrine, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 15 km 30m 3 sightings within 5 km

near the summit of Mount Iwatoyama

Atami Higanecho, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
Atami Mount Izu, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in Izusan, Atami City.

Atami Mount Izu, Shizuoka

News ·1 week ago
Hakone 箱根, Kanagawa

A young bear dashed out from the forest.

Hakone 箱根, Kanagawa

1 week ago
3
Atami, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 19 km 41m Includes steps 2 sightings within 5 km

near the summit of Mount Iwatoyama

Atami Higanecho, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
Atami Mount Izu, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in Izusan, Atami City.

Atami Mount Izu, Shizuoka

News ·1 week ago
4
Odawara Castle, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 42 km 57m 5 sightings within 5 km

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

Yamakita 神縄, Kanagawa

News ·3 days ago

Captured on 6/25

Oyama 柳島, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Oyama 藤曲, Shizuoka

Confirmed in the photo

Oyama 藤曲, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago
Yamakita, Kanagawa

Yamakita, Kanagawa

Official ·3 weeks ago
5
Gotemba, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 75 km 1h 30m 7 sightings within 5 km

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

Yamakita 神縄, Kanagawa

News ·3 days ago

A large animal about the size of a bear or a wild boar in the bamboo grove

Atsugi Tanazawa, Kanagawa

2 weeks ago

Captured on 6/25

Oyama 柳島, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Oyama 藤曲, Shizuoka

Confirmed in the photo

Oyama 藤曲, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago
Yamakita, Kanagawa

Yamakita, Kanagawa

Official ·3 weeks ago

Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·3 weeks ago
6
Machida, Tokyo
Low Risk 30 km 1h 0m No incidents
7
Yokohama Tram Museum, Kanagawa
Low Risk 42 km 1h 1m No incidents
8
Sumo Museum, Tokyo
Low Risk 15 km 44m Includes steps No incidents
G
Matsudo Shrine, Chiba
Total Distance: 343 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, 11 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 2 days ago near Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka.

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 343 km route runs from Sumpu Castle Park to Matsudo Shrine, passing through Shizuoka, Kanagawa, Tokyo, and Chiba. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 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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