This 39.1 km route from Mount Fuji to Lake Kawaguchi crosses Shizuoka and Yamanashi. Over the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 1 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 6 days ago near Fujinomiya, Shizuoka; the location sits about 0 m from the start of the route and 4.9 km off the route line.
With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
4 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Shizuoka, Yamanashi.
Peak activity at 13:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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Over the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, including 1 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 6 days ago near Fujinomiya, Shizuoka; the location sits about 0 m from the start of the route and 4.9 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 39.1 km route from Mount Fuji to Lake Kawaguchi crosses Shizuoka and Yamanashi. Over the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 1 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 6 days ago near Fujinomiya, Shizuoka; the location sits about 0 m from the start of the route and 4.9 km off the route line. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
