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Mount Hōei to Mount Yoko (Southern Yatsugatake) Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 111 km · 1d 0h 7m · 2 stops · 17 sightings · Saved May 27, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 111 km route runs from Mount Hōei to Mount Yoko (Southern Yatsugatake), passing through Shizuoka, Nagano, and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 19 hours ago near Minami-Alps Higashinango, 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 (5)

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

Mount Hōei
Low Risk

Mount Hōei

Shizuoka

60 incidents

Mount Aka (Yatsugatake)
Low Risk

Mount Aka (Yatsugatake)

Nagano

10 incidents

Yatsugatake Mountains
Low Risk

Yatsugatake Mountains

Nagano

10 incidents

Southern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group
Low Risk

Southern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group

Nagano

10 incidents

Mount Yoko (Southern Yatsugatake)
Low Risk

Mount Yoko (Southern Yatsugatake)

Nagano

8 incidents

Mount Hōei
Low Risk

Mount Hōei

Shizuoka

60 incidents

Mount Aka (Yatsugatake)
Low Risk

Mount Aka (Yatsugatake)

Nagano

10 incidents

Yatsugatake Mountains
Low Risk

Yatsugatake Mountains

Nagano

10 incidents

Southern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group
Low Risk

Southern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group

Nagano

10 incidents

Mount Yoko (Southern Yatsugatake)
Low Risk

Mount Yoko (Southern Yatsugatake)

Nagano

8 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mount Hōei, Shizuoka
High Risk 111 km 1d 0h 7m Includes steps 17 sightings within 5 km
Minami-Alps Higashinango, Yamanashi

Minami-Alps Higashinango, Yamanashi

Official ·19 hours ago

Hokuto Takanecho-Nagasawa, Yamanashi

Official ·4 days ago

Kōfu Ubaguchicho, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
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Sighted on a forest slope and ran off into the woods.

Kōfu Furusekimachi, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Hokuto Nagasakacho-Nagasakakamijo, Yamanashi

Walked from Nagasaka Ushii Pond toward Kitz Nagasaka Factory.

Hokuto Nagasakacho-Nagasakakamijo, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Hokuto Nagasakacho-Nagasakakamijo, Yamanashi

Hokuto Nagasakacho-Nagasakakamijo, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi

Discovered footprints in the field that appear to be from a bear-like animal.

Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi

Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi

Bear-like animal tracks were found in Sutama-cho Wakagami, Hokuto City.

Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi

News ·1 week ago
Kōfu Shingyojicho, Yamanashi

Kōfu Shingyojicho, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Ichikawamisato Nuta, Yamanashi

Ichikawamisato Nuta, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko-shinmachi, Yamanashi

Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko-shinmachi, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko-shinmachi, Yamanashi

Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko-shinmachi, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kōfu Yamamiyacho, Yamanashi

Kōfu Yamamiyacho, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Kōfu Nakabatakecho, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Ichikawamisato Ichikawadaimon, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi

I encountered three bears while driving.

Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi

1 month ago
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Mount Yoko (Southern Yatsugatake), Nagano
Total Distance: 111 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 18:00 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, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 19 hours ago near Minami-Alps Higashinango, Yamanashi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 18:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 111 km route runs from Mount Hōei to Mount Yoko (Southern Yatsugatake), passing through Shizuoka, Nagano, and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 19 hours ago near Minami-Alps Higashinango, Yamanashi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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