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Gekkō-ji Temple Hiking Route

Moderate Risk · 129 km · 4 stops · 2 sightings · Saved March 28, 2026 · Last updated 7 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 129 km route from Gekkō-ji Temple to Gekkō-ji Temple crosses Yamanashi and Shizuoka. Over the past 30 days, 2 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 3 days ago near Fujikawaguchiko Saikonishi, Yamanashi; the location sits about 111.2 km from the start of the route and 2.9 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 3 weeks ago at Gotemba 水土野, Shizuoka, sitting about 21.9 km from the start and 1.4 km off the route line.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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Route Profile

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Route Timeline

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Gekkō-ji Temple, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 26.5 km 1 sightings within 5 km
Gotemba 水土野, Shizuoka

was running across (the) road

Gotemba 水土野, Shizuoka

3 weeks ago
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Gotemba, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 49.6 km 1 sightings within 5 km
Gotemba 水土野, Shizuoka

was running across (the) road

Gotemba 水土野, Shizuoka

3 weeks ago
2
Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 52.6 km 1 sightings within 5 km

鍵掛峠から下りしながら鍵掛峠登山口の近くで熊みたいな動物を目にした。確認できない。

Fujikawaguchiko Saikonishi, Yamanashi

3 days ago
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Gekkō-ji Temple, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 129 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 14:00 with 1 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

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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?

Over the past 30 days, 2 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).

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

The most recent sighting was reported 3 days ago near Fujikawaguchiko Saikonishi, Yamanashi; the location sits about 111.2 km from the start of the route and 2.9 km off the route line.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 14:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 129 km route from Gekkō-ji Temple to Gekkō-ji Temple crosses Yamanashi and Shizuoka. Over the past 30 days, 2 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 3 days ago near Fujikawaguchiko Saikonishi, Yamanashi; the location sits about 111.2 km from the start of the route and 2.9 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 3 weeks ago at Gotemba 水土野, Shizuoka, sitting about 21.9 km from the start and 1.4 km off the route line. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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