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Gotemba to Lake Kawaguchi Cycling Route

Cycling · Moderate Risk · 93 km · 5h 57m · 9 stops · 4 sightings · Saved July 28, 2026 · Last updated 10 hours ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 93 km route runs from Gotemba to Lake Kawaguchi, passing through Shizuoka and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Fuefuki, Yamanashi.

With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (7)

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

Otodome Falls
Low Risk

Otodome Falls

Shizuoka

334 incidents

Shiraito Falls
Low Risk

Shiraito Falls

Shizuoka

338 incidents

Asagiri Plateau
Moderate Risk

Asagiri Plateau

Shizuoka

473 incidents

Lake Motosu
Moderate Risk

Lake Motosu

Yamanashi

490 incidents

Lake Shōji
Moderate Risk

Lake Shōji

Yamanashi

554 incidents

Lake Sai
Moderate Risk

Lake Sai

Yamanashi

547 incidents

Lake Kawaguchi
Moderate Risk

Lake Kawaguchi

Yamanashi

599 incidents

Otodome Falls
Low Risk

Otodome Falls

Shizuoka

334 incidents

Shiraito Falls
Low Risk

Shiraito Falls

Shizuoka

338 incidents

Asagiri Plateau
Moderate Risk

Asagiri Plateau

Shizuoka

473 incidents

Lake Motosu
Moderate Risk

Lake Motosu

Yamanashi

490 incidents

Lake Shōji
Moderate Risk

Lake Shōji

Yamanashi

554 incidents

Lake Sai
Moderate Risk

Lake Sai

Yamanashi

547 incidents

Lake Kawaguchi
Moderate Risk

Lake Kawaguchi

Yamanashi

599 incidents

Route Timeline

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Gotemba, Shizuoka
Low Risk 8.9 km 49m No incidents
1
Gotemba, Shizuoka
Low Risk 15 km 47m No incidents
2
Fujinomiya, Shizuoka
Low Risk 6.7 km 14m No incidents
3
Fujinomiya, Shizuoka
Low Risk 8.3 km 29m No incidents
4
Otodome Falls, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 24 km 1h 35m 1 sightings within 5 km
Minobu Seto, Yamanashi

Minobu Seto, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
5
Lake Motosu, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 16 km 1h 8m 1 sightings within 5 km
Minobu Seto, Yamanashi

Minobu Seto, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
6
Lake Sai, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 9.3 km 36m 2 sightings within 5 km

Fuefuki, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fuefuki, Yamanashi

Fuefuki, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
7
Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 5.4 km 19m 3 sightings within 5 km

Fuefuki, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Black bear, 1m20 long and 0,7m high. Saw during a hiking from Mitsutogeyama to Kawaguchi Asama Shrine. 20-30 before the haha waterfall.

Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi

3 weeks ago
Fuefuki, Yamanashi

Fuefuki, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
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Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 93 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, 4 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 3 weeks ago near Fuefuki, 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 93 km route runs from Gotemba to Lake Kawaguchi, passing through Shizuoka and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Fuefuki, Yamanashi. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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