Kumamap Kumamap Kumamap
Map Areas Trip Planner Sponsor Alerts Report
English 日本語 한국어 简体中文 繁體中文 ไทย
Sign in
Sign in
Map Areas Trip Planner Sponsor Alerts Report
English 日本語 한국어 简体中文 繁體中文 ไทย
  1. Home
  2. Trip Planner
  3. Trip Reports
  4. Sumpu Castle Park to Matsudo Shrine Drive

Sumpu Castle Park to Matsudo Shrine Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 343 km · 8h 34m · 10 stops · 3 sightings · Saved May 26, 2026 · Last updated 2 hours ago
Customize this trip

Saves as a new trip plan. The original stays as-is.

0 views
0
Incidents in last 7 days
3
Incidents in last 30 days
1 week ago
Latest

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, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Kannami, Shizuoka.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

Your Route

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

131 incidents

Seiken-ji Temple
Low Risk

Seiken-ji Temple

Shizuoka

125 incidents

Kōkokuji Castle
Low Risk

Kōkokuji Castle

Shizuoka

45 incidents

Kano River
Low Risk

Kano River

Shizuoka

19 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

131 incidents

Seiken-ji Temple
Low Risk

Seiken-ji Temple

Shizuoka

125 incidents

Kōkokuji Castle
Low Risk

Kōkokuji Castle

Shizuoka

45 incidents

Kano River
Low Risk

Kano River

Shizuoka

19 incidents

Route Timeline

|
S
Sumpu Castle Park, Shizuoka
Low Risk 74 km 1h 23m No incidents
1
Kano River, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 30 km 49m 2 sightings within 5 km
Kannami, Shizuoka

I saw a young black bear on the old Tokaido road on my way to Hakone, it fled in the wood to the east when it noticed my presence. I did not take a photo because I hurried to leave the road as fast as possible.

Kannami, Shizuoka

1 week ago
Mishima 佐野, Shizuoka

Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture, reported a bear sighting on the Echizen-dake mountain trail near Uma-no-se and the Miharashi-dai viewing platform, about 300 meters toward the summit, and is urging hikers to be cautious.

Mishima 佐野, Shizuoka

News ·2 weeks ago
2
Hakone Shrine, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 15 km 30m 1 sightings within 5 km
Kannami, Shizuoka

I saw a young black bear on the old Tokaido road on my way to Hakone, it fled in the wood to the east when it noticed my presence. I did not take a photo because I hurried to leave the road as fast as possible.

Kannami, Shizuoka

1 week ago
3
Atami, Shizuoka
Low Risk 19 km 41m Includes steps No incidents
4
Odawara Castle, Kanagawa
Low Risk 42 km 57m No incidents
5
Gotemba, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 75 km 1h 30m 1 sightings within 5 km
Isehara, Kanagawa

Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·1 week 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 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

Safety Checklist

Hiking in bear country

Safety picks and trail essentials, top-rated on Amazon and Rakuten.

Emergency Contacts

110
Police
119
Fire/Ambulance

For mountain rescue, call 110 (police). They will coordinate with local rescue teams.

Bear risk analysis map showing route with safety levels

Like what you see? Plan your own.

Draw any route in Japan and get the same bear-safety report, built around the trip you're actually taking.

  • Same incident database powering this report
  • Risk forecast tuned to your exact route
  • Free, instant, no sign-up
Plan my route Browse more trips

Comments (0)

0/2000

No comments yet.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Kannami, 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, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Kannami, Shizuoka. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

Back to Trip Reports
Kumamap Kumamap

Track bear incidents across Japan. Stay safe outdoors.

Explore

Map Account Areas Places of Interest Predictions Near Me Trip Planner Trip Reports Community Alerts Gear

Learn

Bear Safety Guides Blog News Data FAQ

Mobile

iOS App Android App LINE WhatsApp

Company

About Contact Report Sponsor

Legal

Privacy Terms Commercial Disclosure
© 2026 Kumamap