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Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park to Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park Cycling Route

Cycling · Moderate Risk · 14 km · 50m · 2 stops · 1 sighting · Saved June 27, 2026 · Last updated 4 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 14 km route runs from Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park to Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park within Saitama. In the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Hanno Oaza Azu, Saitama.

With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

3 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Saitama.

Tokorozawa Aviation Museum
Low Risk

Tokorozawa Aviation Museum

Saitama

45 incidents

Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park
Low Risk

Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park

Saitama

43 incidents

Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park
Low Risk

Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park

Saitama

453 incidents

Tokorozawa Aviation Museum
Low Risk

Tokorozawa Aviation Museum

Saitama

45 incidents

Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park
Low Risk

Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park

Saitama

43 incidents

Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park
Low Risk

Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park

Saitama

453 incidents

Route Timeline

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Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park, Saitama
Moderate Risk 14 km 50m 1 sightings within 5 km
Hanno Oaza Azu, Saitama

At around 22:55 on 2026-06-23, an animal resembling a bear, about 1 meter long, was sighted in Azu, Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture. No one was injured.

Hanno Oaza Azu, Saitama

News ·2 weeks ago
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Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park, Saitama
Total Distance: 14 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 22:00 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

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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, 1 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 2 weeks ago near Hanno Oaza Azu, Saitama.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 22:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 14 km route runs from Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park to Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park within Saitama. In the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Hanno Oaza Azu, Saitama. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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