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Tabayama to Kawanori yama Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 36 km · 9h 5m · 2 stops · 18 sightings · Saved August 3, 2026 · Last updated 17 hours ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 36 km route runs from Tabayama to Kawanori yama, passing through Yamanashi, Tokyo, and Saitama. In the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo.

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 (3)

3 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Yamanashi, Tokyo, Saitama.

Mount Kumotori
Moderate Risk

Mount Kumotori

Saitama

370 incidents

Soba tsubu yama
Low Risk

Soba tsubu yama

Saitama

545 incidents

Kawanori yama
Low Risk

Kawanori yama

Tokyo

535 incidents

Mount Kumotori
Moderate Risk

Mount Kumotori

Saitama

370 incidents

Soba tsubu yama
Low Risk

Soba tsubu yama

Saitama

545 incidents

Kawanori yama
Low Risk

Kawanori yama

Tokyo

535 incidents

Route Timeline

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Tabayama, Yamanashi
High Risk 36 km 9h 5m 18 sightings within 5 km

白丸湖でsupをしている時にすぐ近くの川沿いのハイキングコース辺りに真っ黒いツキノワグマを発見した

Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo

1 day ago
Tabayama Okuaki, Yamanashi

Tabayama Okuaki, Yamanashi

Official ·2 days ago

Tokyo Kotaba, Tokyo

Official ·3 days ago
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Tokyo Kotaba, Tokyo

Official ·4 days ago
Tabayama Kamigumi, Yamanashi

Tabayama Kamigumi, Yamanashi

Official ·5 days ago
Tabayama Shimogumi, Yamanashi

While walking along a farm road, I spotted a bear in front of me. The bear ran away.

Tabayama Shimogumi, Yamanashi

Official ·5 days ago
Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
Kosuge, Yamanashi

Kosuge, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Tokyo Tozura, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

While driving on the national highway, I saw a bear directly in front of me. The bear went down toward the river.

Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tabayama Okuaki, Yamanashi

Tabayama Okuaki, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tabayama Okuaki, Yamanashi

Tabayama Okuaki, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Chichibu Mitsumine, Saitama

Official ·3 weeks ago

Within Mitsumine area, Chichibu City (about 500 m from Mitsumine parking lot, on the trail to Mount Kumotori)

Chichibu Mitsumine, Saitama

Official ·3 weeks ago
Hanno 大字下名栗, Saitama

A bear-like animal was sighted in Shimonaguri, Hannō City, on the night of 2026-07-12. No one was injured.

Hanno 大字下名栗, Saitama

News ·3 weeks ago
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Kawanori yama, Tokyo
Total Distance: 36 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 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

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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?

In the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 36 km route runs from Tabayama to Kawanori yama, passing through Yamanashi, Tokyo, and Saitama. In the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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