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Mount Kumotori to Tabayama Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 11 km · 2h 26m · 2 stops · 10 sightings · Saved June 7, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 11 km route runs from Mount Kumotori to Tabayama, passing through Saitama, Yamanashi, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kosuge, 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 (1)

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

Mount Kumotori
Moderate Risk

Mount Kumotori

Saitama

286 incidents

Mount Kumotori
Moderate Risk

Mount Kumotori

Saitama

286 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mount Kumotori, Saitama
High Risk 11 km 2h 26m 10 sightings within 5 km
Kosuge, Yamanashi

Kosuge, Yamanashi

Official ·1 day ago
Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago

Tokyo, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago
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Kosuge 田元, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tokyo Tozura, Tokyo

Tokyo Tozura, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tokyo Tozura, Tokyo

Tokyo Tozura, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago

Encountered an adult bear about 160 cm tall

Tokyo, Tokyo

1 month ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 month ago
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Tabayama, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 11 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 10:00 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, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

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

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

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 11 km route runs from Mount Kumotori to Tabayama, passing through Saitama, Yamanashi, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kosuge, Yamanashi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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