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Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan to Nikko Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 154 km · 2h 1m · 2 stops · 3 sightings · Saved May 18, 2026 · Last updated 4 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 154 km route runs from Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan to Nikko, passing through Tokyo, Tochigi, Gunma, and Saitama. 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 2 weeks ago near Kanuma 上石川, Tochigi.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (24)

24 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Tokyo, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama.

JP Tower
Low Risk

JP Tower

Tokyo

No incidents

GranTokyo
Low Risk

GranTokyo

Tokyo

No incidents

Police Museum
Low Risk

Police Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Artizon Museum
Low Risk

Artizon Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Edobashi
Low Risk

Edobashi

Tokyo

No incidents

Muromachii-Higashi Mitsui building
Low Risk

Muromachii-Higashi Mitsui building

Tokyo

No incidents

Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower
Low Risk

Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower

Tokyo

No incidents

Mitsui Memorial Museum
Low Risk

Mitsui Memorial Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

JP Tower
Low Risk

JP Tower

Tokyo

No incidents

GranTokyo
Low Risk

GranTokyo

Tokyo

No incidents

Police Museum
Low Risk

Police Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Artizon Museum
Low Risk

Artizon Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Edobashi
Low Risk

Edobashi

Tokyo

No incidents

Muromachii-Higashi Mitsui building
Low Risk

Muromachii-Higashi Mitsui building

Tokyo

No incidents

Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower
Low Risk

Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower

Tokyo

No incidents

Mitsui Memorial Museum
Low Risk

Mitsui Memorial Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Route Timeline

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Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 154 km 2h 1m 3 sightings within 5 km
Kanuma 上石川, Tochigi

Kanuma 上石川, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kanuma 油田町, Tochigi

Around 8:00 on 2026-06-14, a bear was sighted in Ageta-cho, Kanuma City.

Kanuma 油田町, Tochigi

News ·1 month ago
Kanuma 亀和田町, Tochigi

Around 22:30 on 2026-06-14, an animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Kiwada-machi, Kanuma City.

Kanuma 亀和田町, Tochigi

News ·1 month ago
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Nikko, Tochigi
Total Distance: 154 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Time data not available

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 2 weeks ago near Kanuma 上石川, Tochigi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 154 km route runs from Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan to Nikko, passing through Tokyo, Tochigi, Gunma, and Saitama. 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 2 weeks ago near Kanuma 上石川, Tochigi. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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