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This 136 km route runs from Mount Hōei to Chichibu, passing through Shizuoka, Saitama, and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 39 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 9 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Chichibu, Saitama.
This is an active bear corridor. Drive through with full caution, but rerouting is the safer choice.
5 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Shizuoka, Saitama, Yamanashi.
Chichibu, Saitama
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Around 2:00 PM on 2026-07-29, one bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Otsuki Hatsukarimachi-Shimohatsukari, Yamanashi
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Around 13:00 on 2026-07-25, a bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi.
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Chichibu, Saitama
Around 3:15 PM on 2026-07-24, a bear cub was sighted in Otaki, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture.
Chichibu, Saitama
Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Iwadono, Yamanashi
Ōtaki, Chichibu City
Chichibu, Saitama
Ōtaki, Chichibu City
Chichibu, Saitama
Chichibu, Saitama
Tsuru Shishidome, Yamanashi
It is believed to have been digging a hole in the mountains.
Tsuru, Yamanashi
A mother bear and two cubs were sighted near a community center in Asari, Nigoka-cho, Otsuki City.
Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Asari, Yamanashi
Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Asari, Yamanashi
Encountered one adult bear on the mountain trail about 500 m from Sakubadahira parking lot.
Koshu, Yamanashi
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
A bear was sighted in Shigenokamachi Kozuse, Otsuki City.
Otsuki Nigiokamachi-Yurigaoka, Yamanashi
Koshu Enzan-Ichinosetakahashi, Yamanashi
A bear was sighted in Otaki, Chichibu City, Saitama on 2026-07-14.
Chichibu, Saitama
Chichibu, Saitama
Within Mitsumine area, Chichibu City (on the hiking trail to Mount Kumotori about 500 m from Mitsumine parking lot)
Chichibu, Saitama
Koshu Katsunumacho-Kamiiwasaki, Yamanashi
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
Tsuru Shimoya, Yamanashi
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Chichibu Otaki, Saitama
Around 7:30 on July 10, a bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City.
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Ōtaki, Chichibu City
Chichibu Otaki, Saitama
Two bears, believed to be a parent and cub, were sighted by the baseball field area of Fuji Hokuroku Park.
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
One bear was sighted in Otaki, Chichibu City, around 4:45 PM.
Chichibu, Saitama
Around 13:30 on 2026-07-09, a bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Chichibu, Saitama
Within the Mitsumine area (near the Fujiiwa Tunnel)
Chichibu, Saitama
A bear sighting was reported in Otaki, Chichibu City, on the morning of July 4.
Chichibu, Saitama
Chichibu, Saitama
Within Ōtaki area of Chichibu City (near Mamayaki Bridge)
Chichibu, Saitama
Peak activity at 16:00 with 5 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 39 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 9 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Chichibu, Saitama.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 136 km route runs from Mount Hōei to Chichibu, passing through Shizuoka, Saitama, and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 39 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 9 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Chichibu, Saitama. This is an active bear corridor. Drive through with full caution, but rerouting is the safer choice.
