Mountains & Hiking · Shizuoka
Mount Fuji Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Fuji, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Fuji's most recent black bear incident came on May 2, 2026 at Fujinomiya, when one bear was sighted on the Nature Recreation Forest B Course between Takahachi Parking Lot and Garan Sawa and fled to the west northwest. That is the kind of close trail encounter hikers here have been seeing, and the area has now recorded 59 black bear sightings overall.
The most active ground has been around Fujinomiya, Narusawa, Mizugatsuka Park, and Fujikawaguchiko Fujigane, with reports turning up on roads, trail courses, and forest edges. Activity peaked in November 2025 with 13 sightings, stayed high in October 2025 with 8, and then eased through winter into February 2026 with 1 sighting and January 2026 with 1.
Mount Fuji Bear Incident Map
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November 18 alone has six different reports from basically the same location around Mizugatsuka Park.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Fuji
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Fuji?
Mount Fuji has recorded 59 bear incidents in total, with 1 reported in the last 30 days and 0 in the last 7 days. These reports are compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions, and can be viewed on the incident map.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Mount Fuji?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Fuji was on February 28, 2026 in Fujikawaguchiko Fujigane, Yamanashi, where 2 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Fuji?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Fuji have been concentrated in Fujinomiya (9), Fujikawaguchiko (7), Fujiyoshida (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Fuji?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Fuji?
Mount Fuji is home to Asian black bears, which weigh up to 120kg and inhabit the mountains of Honshu and Shikoku. They are generally shy but can be dangerous when surprised or protecting cubs. Carry bear bells while hiking.