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Lake Kawaguchi to Uenohara Drive

Driving · High Risk · 72 km · 1h 53m · 3 stops · 16 sightings · Saved July 4, 2026 · Last updated 12 hours ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 72 km route runs from Lake Kawaguchi to Uenohara, passing through Yamanashi and Kanagawa. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (4)

4 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Yamanashi, Kanagawa.

Lake Kawaguchi
Moderate Risk

Lake Kawaguchi

Yamanashi

599 incidents

Fuji-Q Highland
Moderate Risk

Fuji-Q Highland

Yamanashi

565 incidents

Gekkō-ji Temple
Moderate Risk

Gekkō-ji Temple

Yamanashi

567 incidents

Arakurayama Sengen Park
Moderate Risk

Arakurayama Sengen Park

Yamanashi

580 incidents

Lake Kawaguchi
Moderate Risk

Lake Kawaguchi

Yamanashi

599 incidents

Fuji-Q Highland
Moderate Risk

Fuji-Q Highland

Yamanashi

565 incidents

Gekkō-ji Temple
Moderate Risk

Gekkō-ji Temple

Yamanashi

567 incidents

Arakurayama Sengen Park
Moderate Risk

Arakurayama Sengen Park

Yamanashi

580 incidents

Route Timeline

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Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi
High Risk 55 km 1h 17m 16 sightings within 5 km
Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi

Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi

Official ·1 day ago
Tsuru Ono, Yamanashi

Tsuru Ono, Yamanashi

Official ·2 days ago
Doshi, Yamanashi

Doshi, Yamanashi

Official ·4 days ago
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Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Uenohara Akiyama, Yamanashi

Uenohara Akiyama, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Otsuki Hatsukarimachi-Shimohatsukari, Yamanashi

Otsuki Hatsukarimachi-Shimohatsukari, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago

Tsuru Shishidome, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tsuru, Yamanashi

It is believed to have been digging a hole in the mountains.

Tsuru, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Uenohara Akiyama, Yamanashi

Official ·3 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

3 weeks ago

Tsuru Shimoya, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month 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 ·1 month ago

Uenohara, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
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Midori Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 17 km 36m 3 sightings within 5 km
Uenohara Akiyama, Yamanashi

Uenohara Akiyama, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago

Uenohara Akiyama, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Uenohara, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
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Uenohara, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 72 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 14:00 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, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.

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

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

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 14:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 72 km route runs from Lake Kawaguchi to Uenohara, passing through Yamanashi and Kanagawa. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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