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Mount Fuji to Minobu yama Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 49 km · 9h 35m · 2 stops · 11 sightings · Saved June 10, 2026 · Last updated 15 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 49 km route runs from Mount Fuji to Minobu yama, 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 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Minobu Shimotanbara, Yamanashi.

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 (5)

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

Mount Fuji
Low Risk

Mount Fuji

Shizuoka

78 incidents

Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration
Low Risk

Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration

Shizuoka

362 incidents

Lake Motosu
Moderate Risk

Lake Motosu

Yamanashi

487 incidents

Nansho-in Temple
Low Risk

Nansho-in Temple

Yamanashi

372 incidents

Minobu yama
Low Risk

Minobu yama

Yamanashi

239 incidents

Mount Fuji
Low Risk

Mount Fuji

Shizuoka

78 incidents

Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration
Low Risk

Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration

Shizuoka

362 incidents

Lake Motosu
Moderate Risk

Lake Motosu

Yamanashi

487 incidents

Nansho-in Temple
Low Risk

Nansho-in Temple

Yamanashi

372 incidents

Minobu yama
Low Risk

Minobu yama

Yamanashi

239 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mount Fuji, Shizuoka
High Risk 49 km 9h 35m Includes steps 11 sightings within 5 km
Minobu Shimotanbara, Yamanashi

Minobu Shimotanbara, Yamanashi

Official ·1 day ago

Around 2:00 PM on 2026-07-29, one bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·2 days ago

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·5 days ago
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Around 13:00 on 2026-07-25, a bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·6 days ago
Minobu Miyaki, Yamanashi

Minobu Miyaki, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Minobu Osozawa, Yamanashi

One juvenile bear about 1 m in length. After running approximately 100 m toward Prefectural Route 421, it descended to the riverbank.

Minobu Osozawa, Yamanashi

2 weeks ago
Minobu Seto, Yamanashi

Minobu Seto, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

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

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·3 weeks ago

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

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·3 weeks ago

Narusawa, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Minobu Shimobe, Yamanashi

Minobu Shimobe, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
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Minobu yama, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 49 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, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them.

When and where was the most recent bear sighting near this route?

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Minobu Shimotanbara, 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 49 km route runs from Mount Fuji to Minobu yama, 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 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Minobu Shimotanbara, Yamanashi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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