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Train and Bus Museum to Shōsenkyō Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 131 km · 2h 23m · 2 stops · 6 sightings · Saved June 6, 2026 · Last updated 23 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 131 km route runs from Train and Bus Museum to Shōsenkyō, passing through Kanagawa, Yamanashi, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 6 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 Otsuki Yanagawamachi-Tsunanoue, Yamanashi.

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 (8)

8 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Kanagawa, Yamanashi, Tokyo.

Train and Bus Museum
Low Risk

Train and Bus Museum

Kanagawa

No incidents

Fujiko·F·Fujio Museum
Low Risk

Fujiko·F·Fujio Museum

Kanagawa

No incidents

Ōkunitama Shrine
Low Risk

Ōkunitama Shrine

Tokyo

7 incidents

Lake Sagami
Low Risk

Lake Sagami

Kanagawa

727 incidents

Kai Kokubun-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kai Kokubun-ji Temple

Yamanashi

438 incidents

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum
Low Risk

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum

Yamanashi

382 incidents

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art
Low Risk

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art

Yamanashi

265 incidents

Shōsenkyō
Low Risk

Shōsenkyō

Yamanashi

156 incidents

Train and Bus Museum
Low Risk

Train and Bus Museum

Kanagawa

No incidents

Fujiko·F·Fujio Museum
Low Risk

Fujiko·F·Fujio Museum

Kanagawa

No incidents

Ōkunitama Shrine
Low Risk

Ōkunitama Shrine

Tokyo

7 incidents

Lake Sagami
Low Risk

Lake Sagami

Kanagawa

727 incidents

Kai Kokubun-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kai Kokubun-ji Temple

Yamanashi

438 incidents

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum
Low Risk

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum

Yamanashi

382 incidents

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art
Low Risk

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art

Yamanashi

265 incidents

Shōsenkyō
Low Risk

Shōsenkyō

Yamanashi

156 incidents

Route Timeline

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Train and Bus Museum, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 131 km 2h 23m 6 sightings within 5 km

One bear sighted. Fled north.

Otsuki Yanagawamachi-Tsunanoue, Yamanashi

2 weeks ago
Otsuki Hatsukarimachi-Shimohatsukari, Yamanashi

Otsuki Hatsukarimachi-Shimohatsukari, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Otsuki Otsukimachi-Hanasaki, Yamanashi

Otsuki Otsukimachi-Hanasaki, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Uenohara Ozone, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi

Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
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Shōsenkyō, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 131 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 5:00 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

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Fire/Ambulance

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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. 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 Otsuki Yanagawamachi-Tsunanoue, Yamanashi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 5:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 131 km route runs from Train and Bus Museum to Shōsenkyō, passing through Kanagawa, Yamanashi, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 6 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 Otsuki Yanagawamachi-Tsunanoue, Yamanashi. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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