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Oyama to Hinokidoumaru Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 42 km · 9h 10m · 2 stops · 3 sightings · Saved May 29, 2026 · Last updated 57 minutes ago
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Safety Summary

This 42 km route runs from Oyama to Hinokidoumaru, passing through Shizuoka and Kanagawa. 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 Oyama 小山, Shizuoka.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Hinokidoumaru
Low Risk

Hinokidoumaru

Kanagawa

159 incidents

Hinokidoumaru
Low Risk

Hinokidoumaru

Kanagawa

159 incidents

Route Timeline

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Oyama, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 42 km 9h 10m 3 sightings within 5 km
Oyama 小山, Shizuoka

died in an accident on the road

Oyama 小山, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
Oyama 中日向, Shizuoka

An adult Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma) was sighted in the woods near the drift course and gymkhana course at Fuji Speedway.

Oyama 中日向, Shizuoka

2 weeks ago
Yamakita, Kanagawa

While walking along the road beside the Nakagawa River toward Nishitanzawa, a bear came out from the mountain on the left side, the side opposite the river, onto the road. I felt it was dangerous and hurried away. I think its body length was over 1 meter.

Yamakita, Kanagawa

1 month ago
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Hinokidoumaru, Kanagawa
Total Distance: 42 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 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, 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 Oyama 小山, Shizuoka.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 42 km route runs from Oyama to Hinokidoumaru, passing through Shizuoka and Kanagawa. 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 Oyama 小山, Shizuoka. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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