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Lake Kawaguchi to Mount Ashitaka Cycling Route

Cycling · High Risk · 110 km · 7h 6m · 10 stops · 16 sightings · Saved May 14, 2026 · Last updated 8 hours ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 110 km route runs from Lake Kawaguchi to Mount Ashitaka, passing through Yamanashi and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi.

At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (7)

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

Lake Kawaguchi
Moderate Risk

Lake Kawaguchi

Yamanashi

567 incidents

Lake Sai
Moderate Risk

Lake Sai

Yamanashi

515 incidents

Lake Shōji
Moderate Risk

Lake Shōji

Yamanashi

525 incidents

Lake Motosu
Moderate Risk

Lake Motosu

Yamanashi

464 incidents

Nansho-in Temple
Low Risk

Nansho-in Temple

Yamanashi

362 incidents

Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha
Low Risk

Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha

Shizuoka

243 incidents

Mount Ashitaka
Low Risk

Mount Ashitaka

Shizuoka

66 incidents

Lake Kawaguchi
Moderate Risk

Lake Kawaguchi

Yamanashi

567 incidents

Lake Sai
Moderate Risk

Lake Sai

Yamanashi

515 incidents

Lake Shōji
Moderate Risk

Lake Shōji

Yamanashi

525 incidents

Lake Motosu
Moderate Risk

Lake Motosu

Yamanashi

464 incidents

Nansho-in Temple
Low Risk

Nansho-in Temple

Yamanashi

362 incidents

Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha
Low Risk

Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha

Shizuoka

243 incidents

Mount Ashitaka
Low Risk

Mount Ashitaka

Shizuoka

66 incidents

Route Timeline

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Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 5.8 km 23m 7 sightings within 5 km
Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi

Official ·4 days ago

Fuefuki Ashigawacho-Kamiashigawa, Yamanashi

Official ·4 days ago
Fujikawaguchiko Funatsu, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Funatsu, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Fujikawaguchiko Kawaguchi, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Kawaguchi, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Fuefuki, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Fuefuki Ashigawacho-Kamiashigawa, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fujikawaguchiko Kodachi, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Kodachi, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
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Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 6.6 km 29m 7 sightings within 5 km
Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi

Official ·4 days ago

Fuefuki Ashigawacho-Kamiashigawa, Yamanashi

Official ·4 days ago

Found droppings of a large mammal.

Kōfu Furusekimachi, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
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Fujikawaguchiko Funatsu, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Funatsu, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Sighted on a forest slope and ran off into the woods.

Kōfu Furusekimachi, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Fuefuki Ashigawacho-Kamiashigawa, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fujikawaguchiko Kodachi, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Kodachi, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
2
Lake Sai, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 2.4 km 9m 2 sightings within 5 km

Found droppings of a large mammal.

Kōfu Furusekimachi, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago

Sighted on a forest slope and ran off into the woods.

Kōfu Furusekimachi, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
3
Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 7.7 km 26m 2 sightings within 5 km

Found droppings of a large mammal.

Kōfu Furusekimachi, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago

Sighted on a forest slope and ran off into the woods.

Kōfu Furusekimachi, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
4
Lake Motosu, Yamanashi
Low Risk 3.6 km 16m No incidents
5
Lake Motosu, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 19 km 1h 7m 1 sightings within 5 km
Minobu Kitagawa, Yamanashi

Minobu Kitagawa, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
6
Nansho-in Temple, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 28 km 1h 41m 4 sightings within 5 km

Minobu Odafunahara, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Fujinomiya 猫沢, Shizuoka

Fujinomiya 猫沢, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
Minobu Odafunahara, Yamanashi

Minobu Odafunahara, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Show 1 more

Nanbu Owa, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
7
Fujinomiya, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 5.2 km 24m 1 sightings within 5 km
Fujinomiya 猫沢, Shizuoka

Fujinomiya 猫沢, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
8
Fujinomiya, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 32 km 2h 12m 3 sightings within 5 km
Fujinomiya 猫沢, Shizuoka

Fujinomiya 猫沢, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
Fujinomiya 大岩, Shizuoka

Fujinomiya 大岩, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago

Fuji, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Mount Ashitaka, Shizuoka
Total Distance: 110 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 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, 16 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 4 days ago near Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 110 km route runs from Lake Kawaguchi to Mount Ashitaka, passing through Yamanashi and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

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