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Gekkō-ji Temple Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 129 km · 4 stops · 22 sightings · Saved March 28, 2026 · Last updated 10 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 129 km route starts and ends around Gekkō-ji Temple, passing through Yamanashi and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 22 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Fujiyoshida, 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 (8)

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Route Timeline

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Gekkō-ji Temple, Yamanashi
High Risk 26 km 11 sightings within 5 km
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago

Around 5:10 PM on July 30, one bear was sighted on a city road in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida. No one was injured.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·1 week ago
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Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago

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

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·1 week ago

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago

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

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·2 weeks ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago

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

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·1 month 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 ·1 month ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
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Gotemba, Shizuoka
High Risk 50 km 11 sightings within 5 km
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

Around 11:50 on 2026-07-26, a bear was sighted in Hachibuna, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·1 week ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

Around 22:45 on 2026-07-19, a bear was sighted in Hahane, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·2 weeks ago
Show 8 more

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Also sighted on July 26.

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in Habanu, Fujinomiya City.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·3 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

A bear sighting had also been reported in the Habuna area of Fujinomiya City on July 13.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·3 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Around 08:50 on 2026-07-13, a bear was sighted in Aoyama, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

News ·3 weeks ago

Myōjōyama Observation Deck — Near the Summit

Fujinomiya 貫戸, Shizuoka

Official ·1 month ago
Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in Hoshiyama, Fujinomiya City.

Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka

News ·1 month ago
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Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha, Shizuoka
High Risk 53 km 16 sightings within 5 km
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
Show 13 more
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

Around 11:50 on 2026-07-26, a bear was sighted in Hachibuna, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·1 week ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

Around 22:45 on 2026-07-19, a bear was sighted in Hahane, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·2 weeks ago

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Also sighted on July 26.

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in Habanu, Fujinomiya City.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·3 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

A bear sighting had also been reported in the Habuna area of Fujinomiya City on July 13.

Fujinomiya 羽鮒, Shizuoka

News ·3 weeks ago
Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

Around 08:50 on 2026-07-13, a bear was sighted in Aoyama, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Fujinomiya 安居山, Shizuoka

News ·3 weeks ago

Myōjōyama Observation Deck — Near the Summit

Fujinomiya 貫戸, Shizuoka

Official ·1 month ago
Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka

A bear was sighted in Hoshiyama, Fujinomiya City.

Fujinomiya 黒田, Shizuoka

News ·1 month ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month 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 ·1 month ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
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Gekkō-ji Temple, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 129 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 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, 22 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 1 week ago near Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 129 km route starts and ends around Gekkō-ji Temple, passing through Yamanashi and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 22 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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