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This 416 km route runs from Fujiyoshida to Kibune River, passing through Yamanashi, Kyoto, Aichi, Gifu, Shiga, and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 31 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi.
This is an active bear corridor. Rerouting or rescheduling your hike is strongly advised.
24 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Yamanashi, Kyoto, Aichi, Gifu, Shiga, Shizuoka.
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Ogaki 青墓町, Gifu
Fujinomiya 大岩, Shizuoka
Kyoto, Kyoto
incorrect capture
Otsu Ikadachi-Kamizaijicho, Shiga
May 31, around 10:50 PM, Sakamoto 1-chome
Otsu Sakamotohon, Shiga
A bear-like animal was sighted in Saitodam町 Kiriyama, Okazaki City.
Okazaki 小美町, Aichi
Fujiyoshida Araya, Yamanashi
Two bears (parent and cub) sighted
Kyoto 修学院尺羅ケ谷四明ケ嶽, Shiga
Fujiyoshida Kamiyoshida, Yamanashi
I saw a bear coming down the Yoshidaguchi promenade from the mountain side and crossing the road. While driving on Fujizakura Street (?), I noticed a dark shape crossing the road; when I looked toward where it went, an adult-sized bear was standing there. I couldn’t take a photo, but I clearly confirmed it.
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
mistaken capture
Otsu Ikadachi-Shimoryugecho, Shiga
Ogaki 青墓町, Gifu
Around 07:05 on 2026-05-28, a bear was sighted in Aonuma-cho, Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture.
Ogaki 青墓町, Gifu
Ogaki 青墓町, Gifu
crossing National Route 477 from west to east
Otsu Ikadachi-Shimozaijicho, Shiga
Around 19:00 on May 27 — Ikadachishimotsuichichō (Ikadachi Shimozaichichō)
Otsu Ikadachi-Shimozaijicho, Shiga
May 27, around 14:30, Ikadachi Shimozai-cho
Otsu Ikadachi-Shimozaijicho, Shiga
Around 7:00 PM on 2026-05-27, a bear was sighted in Ikaritashimozaichi-cho, Otsu City.
Otsu Ikadachi-Shimozaijicho, Shiga
Moved to the west side
Otsu Wani-naka, Shiga
Ogaki 赤坂町, Gifu
Around 8:00 PM on May 24, an animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Akasaka-cho, Ogaki City.
Ogaki 赤坂町, Gifu
A collision between a bear and a vehicle occurred near Ikadachi Park.
Otsu Yamayurinooka, Shiga
May 23, around 8:30 PM — Ikadachi Mukaiinazucho
Otsu Yamayurinooka, Shiga
Fujinomiya 北山, Shizuoka
A bear was sighted in Ikadachi Mukouzaitocho, Otsu City, on the night of 2026-05-23.
Otsu Ikadachi-Mukaizaijicho, Shiga
May 22, around 16:45, Yamayuri Hill (Hill of Mountain Lilies)
Otsu Yamayurinooka, Shiga
mistaken capture
Otsu Ogicho, Shiga
erroneous capture
Otsu Ikadachi-Minamishocho, Shiga
I encountered three bears while driving.
Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Peak activity at 19:00 with 4 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 31 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 19:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 416 km route runs from Fujiyoshida to Kibune River, passing through Yamanashi, Kyoto, Aichi, Gifu, Shiga, and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 31 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi. This is an active bear corridor. Rerouting or rescheduling your hike is strongly advised.
