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Abe River to Lake Motosu Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 82 km · 17h 9m · 2 stops · 11 sightings · Saved July 15, 2026 · Last updated 9 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 82 km route runs from Abe River to Lake Motosu, passing through Shizuoka and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (7)

7 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Shizuoka, Yamanashi.

Abe River
Low Risk

Abe River

Shizuoka

51 incidents

Toro
Low Risk

Toro

Shizuoka

65 incidents

Seiken-ji Temple
Low Risk

Seiken-ji Temple

Shizuoka

131 incidents

Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha
Low Risk

Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha

Shizuoka

259 incidents

Otodome Falls
Low Risk

Otodome Falls

Shizuoka

333 incidents

Shiraito Falls
Low Risk

Shiraito Falls

Shizuoka

337 incidents

Lake Motosu
Moderate Risk

Lake Motosu

Yamanashi

487 incidents

Abe River
Low Risk

Abe River

Shizuoka

51 incidents

Toro
Low Risk

Toro

Shizuoka

65 incidents

Seiken-ji Temple
Low Risk

Seiken-ji Temple

Shizuoka

131 incidents

Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha
Low Risk

Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha

Shizuoka

259 incidents

Otodome Falls
Low Risk

Otodome Falls

Shizuoka

333 incidents

Shiraito Falls
Low Risk

Shiraito Falls

Shizuoka

337 incidents

Lake Motosu
Moderate Risk

Lake Motosu

Yamanashi

487 incidents

Route Timeline

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Abe River, Shizuoka
High Risk 82 km 17h 9m 11 sightings within 5 km
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Official ·4 days ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

Around 11:50 on 2026-07-26, a bear was sighted in Hachibuna, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·4 days ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

Around 22:45 on 2026-07-19, a bear was sighted in Hahane, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·1 week ago
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Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Also sighted on July 26.

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in Habanu, Fujinomiya City.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·2 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

A bear sighting had also been reported in the Habuna area of Fujinomiya City on July 13.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·2 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Around 08:50 on 2026-07-13, a bear was sighted in Aoyama, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

News ·2 weeks ago

Myōjōyama Observation Deck — Near the Summit

Fujinomiya 貫戸, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in Hoshiyama, Fujinomiya City.

Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka

News ·2 weeks ago
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Lake Motosu, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 82 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 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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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, 11 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 4 days ago near Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 82 km route runs from Abe River to Lake Motosu, passing through Shizuoka and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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