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Lake Okutama to Mount Daibosatsu Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 23 km · 6h 30m · 2 stops · 17 sightings · Saved May 28, 2026 · Last updated 8 hours ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 23 km route runs from Lake Okutama to Mount Daibosatsu, passing through Tokyo and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Otsuki, Yamanashi.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

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

Lake Okutama
Moderate Risk

Lake Okutama

Tokyo

905 incidents

Mount Daibosatsu
Low Risk

Mount Daibosatsu

Yamanashi

116 incidents

Lake Okutama
Moderate Risk

Lake Okutama

Tokyo

905 incidents

Mount Daibosatsu
Low Risk

Mount Daibosatsu

Yamanashi

116 incidents

Route Timeline

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Lake Okutama, Tokyo
High Risk 23 km 6h 30m 17 sightings within 5 km
Otsuki, Yamanashi

Otsuki, Yamanashi

Official ·6 days ago
Kosuge, Yamanashi

Kosuge, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Kosuge, Yamanashi

Kosuge, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
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Tokyo Tozura, Tokyo

Official ·1 week 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 ·1 week ago
Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Tokyo Sakai, Tokyo

Tokyo Sakai, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·1 week ago

Tokyo Kochi, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago

Tokyo Sakai, Tokyo

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Tokyo, Tokyo

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kosuge, Yamanashi

Kosuge, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

One bear cub next to the guardrail on the Okutama Lake → Enzan route

Tabayama Honose, Yamanashi

1 month ago
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Mount Daibosatsu, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 23 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 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, 17 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 6 days ago near Otsuki, Yamanashi.

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 23 km route runs from Lake Okutama to Mount Daibosatsu, passing through Tokyo and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Otsuki, Yamanashi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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