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This 155 km route runs from Koumi-machi Kōgen Museum of Art to Ishigakiyama Castle, passing through Nagano, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 14 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Minamiashigara, Kanagawa.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
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Around 6:00 PM on 2026-08-03, a bear was sighted in Uchiyama, Minamiashigara City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
While climbing, a small bear appeared about 50 meters ahead. The bear looked at us and ran away, so there was no harm.
Yamanakako, Yamanashi
Size: adult (fully grown)
Koumi, Nagano
Around 7:00 on July 16, a bear was sighted in Chiyosato, Koumi Town, Nagano Prefecture.
Koumi 大字千代里, Nagano
Fuefuki, Yamanashi
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
Fuefuki, Yamanashi
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Two bears, believed to be a parent and cub, were sighted by the baseball field area of Fuji Hokuroku Park.
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Yamakita 神縄, Kanagawa
Peak activity at 13:00 with 4 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 14 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Minamiashigara, Kanagawa.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 155 km route runs from Koumi-machi Kōgen Museum of Art to Ishigakiyama Castle, passing through Nagano, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 14 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Minamiashigara, Kanagawa. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
