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The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts to Minami Ward, Sagamihara Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 216 km · 1d 19h 29m · 5 stops · 6 sightings · Saved May 22, 2026 · Last updated 22 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 216 km route runs from The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts to Minami Ward, Sagamihara, passing through Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Chiba, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Uenohara, Yamanashi.

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 (24)

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

The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts
Low Risk

The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts

Ibaraki

No incidents

Tōkai-ji Temple
Safe

Tōkai-ji Temple

Chiba

No incidents

Matsudo Shrine
Safe

Matsudo Shrine

Chiba

No incidents

Matsudo shuku
Safe

Matsudo shuku

Chiba

No incidents

Kasai Shrine
Low Risk

Kasai Shrine

Tokyo

No incidents

Shin-Yotsugi Bridge
Low Risk

Shin-Yotsugi Bridge

Tokyo

No incidents

Yotsugibashi
Low Risk

Yotsugibashi

Tokyo

No incidents

Tobu Museum
Low Risk

Tobu Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts
Low Risk

The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts

Ibaraki

No incidents

Tōkai-ji Temple
Safe

Tōkai-ji Temple

Chiba

No incidents

Matsudo Shrine
Safe

Matsudo Shrine

Chiba

No incidents

Matsudo shuku
Safe

Matsudo shuku

Chiba

No incidents

Kasai Shrine
Low Risk

Kasai Shrine

Tokyo

No incidents

Shin-Yotsugi Bridge
Low Risk

Shin-Yotsugi Bridge

Tokyo

No incidents

Yotsugibashi
Low Risk

Yotsugibashi

Tokyo

No incidents

Tobu Museum
Low Risk

Tobu Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Route Timeline

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The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts, Ibaraki
Low Risk 95 km 18h 53m No incidents
1
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, Kanagawa
Low Risk 41 km 8h 7m No incidents
2
Hiratsuka, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 43 km 9h 14m 6 sightings within 5 km

Uenohara, Yamanashi

Official ·3 days ago

Around 4:30 PM on 2026-07-09, one bear was sighted in Akiyama Anjisawa, Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Uenohara Akiyama, Yamanashi

News ·3 days ago
Aikawa Hanbara, Kanagawa

I heard a bear cry.

Aikawa Hanbara, Kanagawa

2 weeks ago
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Sagamihara, Kanagawa

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kiyokawa Susugaya, Kanagawa

Kiyokawa Susugaya, Kanagawa

Official ·2 weeks ago

Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·3 weeks ago
3
Midori Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 36 km 7h 15m 4 sightings within 5 km

Uenohara, Yamanashi

Official ·3 days ago

Around 4:30 PM on 2026-07-09, one bear was sighted in Akiyama Anjisawa, Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Uenohara Akiyama, Yamanashi

News ·3 days ago
Aikawa Hanbara, Kanagawa

I heard a bear cry.

Aikawa Hanbara, Kanagawa

2 weeks ago
Show 1 more

Sagamihara, Kanagawa

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Minami Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa
Total Distance: 216 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 10:00 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

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, 6 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 3 days ago near Uenohara, Yamanashi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 216 km route runs from The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts to Minami Ward, Sagamihara, passing through Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Chiba, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Uenohara, Yamanashi. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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