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Mount Fuji to Lake Kawaguchi Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 30 km · 5h 33m · 3 stops · 8 sightings · Saved July 16, 2026 · Last updated 15 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 30 km route runs from Mount Fuji to Lake Kawaguchi, passing through Shizuoka and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 8 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 Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi.

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 (5)

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

Mount Fuji
Low Risk

Mount Fuji

Shizuoka

74 incidents

Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration
Low Risk

Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration

Shizuoka

358 incidents

Gekkō-ji Temple
Moderate Risk

Gekkō-ji Temple

Yamanashi

556 incidents

Fuji-Q Highland
Moderate Risk

Fuji-Q Highland

Yamanashi

554 incidents

Lake Kawaguchi
Moderate Risk

Lake Kawaguchi

Yamanashi

587 incidents

Mount Fuji
Low Risk

Mount Fuji

Shizuoka

74 incidents

Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration
Low Risk

Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration

Shizuoka

358 incidents

Gekkō-ji Temple
Moderate Risk

Gekkō-ji Temple

Yamanashi

556 incidents

Fuji-Q Highland
Moderate Risk

Fuji-Q Highland

Yamanashi

554 incidents

Lake Kawaguchi
Moderate Risk

Lake Kawaguchi

Yamanashi

587 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mount Fuji, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 25 km 4h 24m Includes steps 5 sightings within 5 km
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Around 7:30 on July 10, a bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·2 weeks ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Two bears, believed to be a parent and cub, were sighted by the baseball field area of Fuji Hokuroku Park.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·2 weeks ago
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Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Around 13:30 on 2026-07-09, a bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·2 weeks ago
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Gekkō-ji Temple, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 5.6 km 1h 8m 6 sightings within 5 km
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Two bears, believed to be a parent and cub, were sighted by the baseball field area of Fuji Hokuroku Park.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·2 weeks ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Fujikawaguchiko Kawaguchi, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Kawaguchi, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
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Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 30 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 13:00 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

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, 8 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 Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 30 km route runs from Mount Fuji to Lake Kawaguchi, passing through Shizuoka and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 8 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 Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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