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Fuji to Arakurayama Sengen Park Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 72 km · 16h 52m · 10 stops · 12 sightings · Saved June 9, 2026 · Last updated 11 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 72 km route runs from Fuji to Arakurayama Sengen Park, passing through Shizuoka and Yamanashi. 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 1 week ago near Fujiyoshida, 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 (4)

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

Mount Fuji
Low Risk

Mount Fuji

Shizuoka

81 incidents

Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration
Low Risk

Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration

Shizuoka

365 incidents

Gekkō-ji Temple
Moderate Risk

Gekkō-ji Temple

Yamanashi

567 incidents

Arakurayama Sengen Park
Moderate Risk

Arakurayama Sengen Park

Yamanashi

580 incidents

Mount Fuji
Low Risk

Mount Fuji

Shizuoka

81 incidents

Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration
Low Risk

Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration

Shizuoka

365 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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Fuji, Shizuoka
Low Risk 3.2 km 37m No incidents
1
Fuji, Shizuoka
Low Risk 3.7 km 46m No incidents
2
Fuji, Shizuoka
Low Risk 4.9 km 1h 11m No incidents
3
Fuji, Shizuoka
Low Risk 4.0 km 1h 4m No incidents
4
Fuji, Shizuoka
Low Risk 9.5 km 2h 25m No incidents
5
Fujinomiya, Shizuoka
Low Risk 5.3 km 1h 19m No incidents
6
Fuji, Shizuoka
Low Risk 4.7 km 1h 17m No incidents
7
Fujinomiya, Shizuoka
Low Risk 14 km 4h 19m Trail / off-road No incidents
8
Mount Fuji, Shizuoka
High Risk 22 km 3h 52m Includes steps 12 sightings within 5 km
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago

Around 5:10 PM on July 30, one bear was sighted on a city road in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida. No one was injured.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·1 week ago
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Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago

Around 2:00 PM on 2026-07-29, one bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·1 week ago

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago

Around 13:00 on 2026-07-25, a bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·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

3 weeks ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago

Around 7:30 on July 10, a bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·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
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
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Arakurayama Sengen Park, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 72 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 13:00 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

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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 1 week ago near Fujiyoshida, 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 72 km route runs from Fuji to Arakurayama Sengen Park, passing through Shizuoka and Yamanashi. 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 1 week ago near Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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