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This 72 km route runs from Fuefuki to Chichibu, passing through Yamanashi and Saitama. In the past 30 days, 26 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Chichibu, Saitama.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
3 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Yamanashi, Saitama.
Chichibu, Saitama
Chichibu, Saitama
Around 3:15 PM on 2026-07-24, a bear cub was sighted in Otaki, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture.
Chichibu, Saitama
Ōtaki, Chichibu City
Chichibu, Saitama
Ōtaki, Chichibu City
Chichibu, Saitama
Chichibu, Saitama
Encountered one adult bear on the mountain trail about 500 m from Sakubadahira parking lot.
Koshu, Yamanashi
Koshu Enzan-Ichinosetakahashi, Yamanashi
A bear was sighted in Otaki, Chichibu City, Saitama on 2026-07-14.
Chichibu, Saitama
Chichibu, Saitama
Within Mitsumine area, Chichibu City (on the hiking trail to Mount Kumotori about 500 m from Mitsumine parking lot)
Chichibu, Saitama
Fuefuki, Yamanashi
Koshu Katsunumacho-Kamiiwasaki, Yamanashi
Fuefuki, Yamanashi
Chichibu Otaki, Saitama
Ōtaki, Chichibu City
Chichibu Otaki, Saitama
One bear was sighted in Otaki, Chichibu City, around 4:45 PM.
Chichibu, Saitama
Fuefuki, Yamanashi
Fuefuki, Yamanashi
Fuefuki, Yamanashi
Fujikawaguchiko Kawaguchi, Yamanashi
Chichibu, Saitama
Within the Mitsumine area (near the Fujiiwa Tunnel)
Chichibu, Saitama
A bear sighting was reported in Otaki, Chichibu City, on the morning of July 4.
Chichibu, Saitama
Chichibu, Saitama
Within Ōtaki area of Chichibu City (near Mamayaki Bridge)
Chichibu, Saitama
Peak activity at 16:00 with 6 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 26 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Chichibu, Saitama.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 72 km route runs from Fuefuki to Chichibu, passing through Yamanashi and Saitama. In the past 30 days, 26 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Chichibu, Saitama. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
