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Lake Kawaguchi to Tobu Museum Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 184 km · 1d 13h 7m · 6 stops · 12 sightings · Saved July 27, 2026 · Last updated 1 day ago
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Safety Summary

This 184 km route runs from Lake Kawaguchi to Tobu Museum, passing through Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Kanagawa, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Fuefuki, 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 (24)

24 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Kanagawa, Tokyo.

Lake Kawaguchi
Moderate Risk

Lake Kawaguchi

Yamanashi

588 incidents

Arakurayama Sengen Park
Moderate Risk

Arakurayama Sengen Park

Yamanashi

570 incidents

Gekkō-ji Temple
Moderate Risk

Gekkō-ji Temple

Yamanashi

557 incidents

Lake Yamanaka
Low Risk

Lake Yamanaka

Yamanashi

471 incidents

Mishima Shrine
Low Risk

Mishima Shrine

Kanagawa

220 incidents

Sagami River
Low Risk

Sagami River

Kanagawa

170 incidents

Fujisawa-shuku
Low Risk

Fujisawa-shuku

Kanagawa

4 incidents

Yokohama Tram Museum
Low Risk

Yokohama Tram Museum

Kanagawa

No incidents

Lake Kawaguchi
Moderate Risk

Lake Kawaguchi

Yamanashi

588 incidents

Arakurayama Sengen Park
Moderate Risk

Arakurayama Sengen Park

Yamanashi

570 incidents

Gekkō-ji Temple
Moderate Risk

Gekkō-ji Temple

Yamanashi

557 incidents

Lake Yamanaka
Low Risk

Lake Yamanaka

Yamanashi

471 incidents

Mishima Shrine
Low Risk

Mishima Shrine

Kanagawa

220 incidents

Sagami River
Low Risk

Sagami River

Kanagawa

170 incidents

Fujisawa-shuku
Low Risk

Fujisawa-shuku

Kanagawa

4 incidents

Yokohama Tram Museum
Low Risk

Yokohama Tram Museum

Kanagawa

No incidents

Route Timeline

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Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi
High Risk 43 km 9h 1m 12 sightings within 5 km

Fuefuki, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

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

2 weeks ago
Fuefuki, Yamanashi

Fuefuki, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Two bears, believed to be a parent and cub, were sighted by the baseball field area of Fuji Hokuroku Park.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·2 weeks ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Fuefuki, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Fuefuki, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Fuefuki, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Fujikawaguchiko Kawaguchi, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Kawaguchi, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Around 5:15 PM in Yagurasawa, Minamiashigara City, a bear-like animal was sighted.

Minamiashigara, Kanagawa

News ·3 weeks ago
Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Oyama, Shizuoka
Moderate Risk 80 km 15h 52m 1 sightings within 5 km

Around 5:15 PM in Yagurasawa, Minamiashigara City, a bear-like animal was sighted.

Minamiashigara, Kanagawa

News ·3 weeks ago
2
Sankei-en, Kanagawa
Low Risk 23 km 4h 37m No incidents
3
Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Low Risk 20 km 4h 0m No incidents
4
Asagaya Shinmei-gū, Tokyo
Low Risk 18 km 3h 37m No incidents
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Tobu Museum, Tokyo
Total Distance: 184 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 13:00 with 4 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, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Fuefuki, Yamanashi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 184 km route runs from Lake Kawaguchi to Tobu Museum, passing through Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Kanagawa, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Fuefuki, Yamanashi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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