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Ueno Zoo to Hamamatsu Castle Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 256 km · 2d 3h 38m · 2 stops · 5 sightings · Saved May 18, 2026 · Last updated 21 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 256 km route runs from Ueno Zoo to Hamamatsu Castle, passing through Tokyo, Shizuoka, and Kanagawa. In the past 30 days, 5 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 柳島, Shizuoka.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (24)

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

Yanaka Cemetery
Low Risk

Yanaka Cemetery

Tokyo

No incidents

Tengen-ji Temple
Low Risk

Tengen-ji Temple

Tokyo

No incidents

Nezu Shrine
Low Risk

Nezu Shrine

Tokyo

No incidents

Kan'ei-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kan'ei-ji Temple

Tokyo

No incidents

Ueno Zoo
Low Risk

Ueno Zoo

Tokyo

No incidents

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Low Risk

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Ueno Tōshō-gū
Low Risk

Ueno Tōshō-gū

Tokyo

No incidents

Tokyo National Museum
Low Risk

Tokyo National Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Yanaka Cemetery
Low Risk

Yanaka Cemetery

Tokyo

No incidents

Tengen-ji Temple
Low Risk

Tengen-ji Temple

Tokyo

No incidents

Nezu Shrine
Low Risk

Nezu Shrine

Tokyo

No incidents

Kan'ei-ji Temple
Low Risk

Kan'ei-ji Temple

Tokyo

No incidents

Ueno Zoo
Low Risk

Ueno Zoo

Tokyo

No incidents

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Low Risk

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Ueno Tōshō-gū
Low Risk

Ueno Tōshō-gū

Tokyo

No incidents

Tokyo National Museum
Low Risk

Tokyo National Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Route Timeline

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Ueno Zoo, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 256 km 2d 3h 38m 5 sightings within 5 km

Captured on 6/25

Oyama 柳島, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
Oyama 藤曲, Shizuoka

Confirmed in the photo

Oyama 藤曲, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Yamakita, Kanagawa

Yamakita, Kanagawa

Official ·3 weeks ago

Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Hamamatsu Castle, Shizuoka
Total Distance: 256 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 6:00 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, 5 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 柳島, Shizuoka.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 256 km route runs from Ueno Zoo to Hamamatsu Castle, passing through Tokyo, Shizuoka, and Kanagawa. In the past 30 days, 5 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 柳島, 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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