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Fuji to Iwaki Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 332 km · 2d 17h 7m · 4 stops · 13 sightings · Saved May 12, 2026 · Last updated 5 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 332 km route runs from Fuji to Iwaki, passing through Shizuoka, Fukushima, Chiba, Ibaraki, Kanagawa, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Oyama 柳島, Shizuoka.

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 Shizuoka, Fukushima, Chiba, Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Tokyo.

Tamagawa Bridge
Low Risk

Tamagawa Bridge

Kanagawa

No incidents

Tokyo Opera City Tower
Low Risk

Tokyo Opera City Tower

Tokyo

No incidents

Shinjuku Park Tower
Low Risk

Shinjuku Park Tower

Tokyo

No incidents

Shinjuku Central Park
Low Risk

Shinjuku Central Park

Tokyo

No incidents

Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower
Low Risk

Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower

Tokyo

No incidents

Shinjuku Oak Tower
Low Risk

Shinjuku Oak Tower

Tokyo

No incidents

Shinjuku Sumitomo Building
Low Risk

Shinjuku Sumitomo Building

Tokyo

No incidents

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Low Risk

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo

Tokyo

No incidents

Tamagawa Bridge
Low Risk

Tamagawa Bridge

Kanagawa

No incidents

Tokyo Opera City Tower
Low Risk

Tokyo Opera City Tower

Tokyo

No incidents

Shinjuku Park Tower
Low Risk

Shinjuku Park Tower

Tokyo

No incidents

Shinjuku Central Park
Low Risk

Shinjuku Central Park

Tokyo

No incidents

Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower
Low Risk

Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower

Tokyo

No incidents

Shinjuku Oak Tower
Low Risk

Shinjuku Oak Tower

Tokyo

No incidents

Shinjuku Sumitomo Building
Low Risk

Shinjuku Sumitomo Building

Tokyo

No incidents

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Low Risk

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo

Tokyo

No incidents

Route Timeline

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Fuji, Shizuoka
High Risk 331 km 2d 17h 7m 12 sightings within 5 km

Captured on 6/25

Oyama 柳島, Shizuoka

Official ·2 days ago
Oyama 藤曲, Shizuoka

Confirmed in the photo

Oyama 藤曲, Shizuoka

Official ·5 days ago
Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Oyama 湯船, Shizuoka

Official ·1 week ago
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Yamakita, Kanagawa

Yamakita, Kanagawa

Official ·1 week ago

Isehara, Kanagawa

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted crossing a road in Sakashita, Joban Kamiyata-cho, Iwaki City.

Iwaki, Fukushima

News ·1 week ago

While driving a vehicle, the observer saw one animal believed to be a bear (approximately 0.5 m in body length) crossing the road.

Iwaki, Fukushima

Official ·1 week ago
Iwaki, Fukushima

On Monday, June 15 at approximately 7:20 PM, in the Sakashita area of Tokiwa Kamiyatamachi, Iwaki City, a witness (female in her 40s) driving a vehicle observed one animal believed to be a bear (approximately 50 cm in body length) crossing the road.

Iwaki, Fukushima

Official ·1 week ago

A bear-like animal was sighted in Tokiwa-Kamiyata Town, Iwaki City, on the night of June 15.

Iwaki 常磐上矢田町, Fukushima

News ·1 week ago
Hadano, Kanagawa

Around 5:45 on June 8, a bear-like animal was sighted in Nagaoki, Hadano City.

Hadano, Kanagawa

News ·2 weeks ago
Oyama 小山, Shizuoka

died in an accident on the road

Oyama 小山, Shizuoka

Official ·2 weeks ago
Oyama 中島, Shizuoka

Oyama 中島, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Iwaki, Fukushima
Moderate Risk 204 m 4 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted crossing a road in Sakashita, Joban Kamiyata-cho, Iwaki City.

Iwaki, Fukushima

News ·1 week ago

While driving a vehicle, the observer saw one animal believed to be a bear (approximately 0.5 m in body length) crossing the road.

Iwaki, Fukushima

Official ·1 week ago
Iwaki, Fukushima

On Monday, June 15 at approximately 7:20 PM, in the Sakashita area of Tokiwa Kamiyatamachi, Iwaki City, a witness (female in her 40s) driving a vehicle observed one animal believed to be a bear (approximately 50 cm in body length) crossing the road.

Iwaki, Fukushima

Official ·1 week ago
Show 1 more

A bear-like animal was sighted in Tokiwa-Kamiyata Town, Iwaki City, on the night of June 15.

Iwaki 常磐上矢田町, Fukushima

News ·1 week ago
2
Iwaki, Fukushima
Moderate Risk 1.0 km 5 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted crossing a road in Sakashita, Joban Kamiyata-cho, Iwaki City.

Iwaki, Fukushima

News ·1 week ago

While driving a vehicle, the observer saw one animal believed to be a bear (approximately 0.5 m in body length) crossing the road.

Iwaki, Fukushima

Official ·1 week ago
Iwaki, Fukushima

On Monday, June 15 at approximately 7:20 PM, in the Sakashita area of Tokiwa Kamiyatamachi, Iwaki City, a witness (female in her 40s) driving a vehicle observed one animal believed to be a bear (approximately 50 cm in body length) crossing the road.

Iwaki, Fukushima

Official ·1 week ago
Show 2 more

A bear-like animal was sighted in Tokiwa-Kamiyata Town, Iwaki City, on the night of June 15.

Iwaki 常磐上矢田町, Fukushima

News ·1 week ago
Iwaki 内郷内町, Fukushima

A bear-like animal was sighted in a thicket in Uchigo-uchimachi, Iwaki City.

Iwaki 内郷内町, Fukushima

News ·3 weeks ago
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Iwaki, Fukushima
Total Distance: 332 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 19:00 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, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Oyama 柳島, Shizuoka.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 19:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 332 km route runs from Fuji to Iwaki, passing through Shizuoka, Fukushima, Chiba, Ibaraki, Kanagawa, and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Oyama 柳島, Shizuoka. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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