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Mount Tō to Mount Kinpu Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 103 km · 23h 41m · 4 stops · 15 sightings · Saved June 21, 2026 · Last updated 21 hours ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 103 km route runs from Mount Tō to Mount Kinpu, passing through Kanagawa, Yamanashi, and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (5)

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

Mount Tō
Low Risk

Mount Tō

Kanagawa

373 incidents

Mount Tanzawa
Low Risk

Mount Tanzawa

Kanagawa

345 incidents

Tanzawa Mountains
Low Risk

Tanzawa Mountains

Kanagawa

263 incidents

Seihaku-ji Temple
Low Risk

Seihaku-ji Temple

Yamanashi

271 incidents

Mount Kinpu
Low Risk

Mount Kinpu

Yamanashi

19 incidents

Mount Tō
Low Risk

Mount Tō

Kanagawa

373 incidents

Mount Tanzawa
Low Risk

Mount Tanzawa

Kanagawa

345 incidents

Tanzawa Mountains
Low Risk

Tanzawa Mountains

Kanagawa

263 incidents

Seihaku-ji Temple
Low Risk

Seihaku-ji Temple

Yamanashi

271 incidents

Mount Kinpu
Low Risk

Mount Kinpu

Yamanashi

19 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mount Tō, Kanagawa
Low Risk 1.8 km 24m Trail / off-road No incidents
1
Mount Tō, Kanagawa
Low Risk 6.5 km 1h 20m No incidents
2
Mount Tanzawa, Kanagawa
High Risk 94 km 21h 57m 15 sightings within 5 km
Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi

Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi

Official ·1 day ago
Tsuru Ono, Yamanashi

Tsuru Ono, Yamanashi

Official ·2 days ago
Doshi, Yamanashi

Doshi, Yamanashi

Official ·4 days ago
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Tsuru Asahisoshi, Yamanashi

Tsuru Asahisoshi, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Uenohara Akiyama, Yamanashi

Uenohara Akiyama, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Otsuki Hatsukarimachi-Shimohatsukari, Yamanashi

Otsuki Hatsukarimachi-Shimohatsukari, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Iwadono, Yamanashi

Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Iwadono, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

A mother bear and two cubs were sighted near a community center in Asari, Nigoka-cho, Otsuki City.

Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Asari, Yamanashi

News ·2 weeks ago
Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Asari, Yamanashi

Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Asari, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

I was walking from Iwadono Mountain toward Chigo-Otoshi. Just as I was about to reach Chigo-Otoshi, I encountered a bear cub.

Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Yurigaoka, Yamanashi

2 weeks ago
Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Yurigaoka, Yamanashi

A bear was sighted in Shigenokamachi Kozuse, Otsuki City.

Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Yurigaoka, Yamanashi

News ·2 weeks ago

Uenohara Akiyama, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Koshu Katsunumacho-Kamiiwasaki, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Tsuru Shimoya, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago

Uenohara, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
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Mount Kinpu, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 103 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 16:00 with 3 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, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 103 km route runs from Mount Tō to Mount Kinpu, passing through Kanagawa, Yamanashi, and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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