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Tatsuoka Castle to Lake Kawaguchi Cycling Route

Cycling · High Risk · 118 km · 7h 0m · 10 stops · 17 sightings · Saved May 14, 2026 · Last updated 8 hours ago
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Incidents in last 7 days
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Incidents in last 30 days
4 days ago
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Safety Summary

This 118 km route runs from Tatsuoka Castle to Lake Kawaguchi, passing through Nagano and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi.

At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (5)

5 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Nagano, Yamanashi.

Tatsuoka Castle
Low Risk

Tatsuoka Castle

Nagano

159 incidents

Maizuru Castle Park
Moderate Risk

Maizuru Castle Park

Yamanashi

261 incidents

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum
Moderate Risk

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum

Yamanashi

380 incidents

Kai Kokubun-ji Temple
Moderate Risk

Kai Kokubun-ji Temple

Yamanashi

436 incidents

Lake Kawaguchi
Moderate Risk

Lake Kawaguchi

Yamanashi

567 incidents

Tatsuoka Castle
Low Risk

Tatsuoka Castle

Nagano

159 incidents

Maizuru Castle Park
Moderate Risk

Maizuru Castle Park

Yamanashi

261 incidents

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum
Moderate Risk

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum

Yamanashi

380 incidents

Kai Kokubun-ji Temple
Moderate Risk

Kai Kokubun-ji Temple

Yamanashi

436 incidents

Lake Kawaguchi
Moderate Risk

Lake Kawaguchi

Yamanashi

567 incidents

Route Timeline

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Tatsuoka Castle, Nagano
Low Risk 7.3 km 26m No incidents
1
Sakuho, Nagano
Low Risk 22 km 1h 28m No incidents
2
Minamimaki, Nagano
Low Risk 11 km 44m No incidents
3
Minamimaki, Nagano
Moderate Risk 1.9 km 4m 1 sightings within 5 km

Hokuto Takanecho-Nagasawa, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
4
Minamimaki, Nagano
Moderate Risk 4.2 km 13m 1 sightings within 5 km

Hokuto Takanecho-Nagasawa, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
5
Hokuto, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 6.7 km 20m 1 sightings within 5 km

Hokuto Takanecho-Nagasawa, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
6
Hokuto, Yamanashi
High Risk 30 km 1h 25m 10 sightings within 5 km
Nirasaki Okusamachiwakao, Yamanashi

Nirasaki Okusamachiwakao, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Hokuto Takanecho-Nagasawa, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kōfu Atagomachi, Yamanashi

Kōfu Atagomachi, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi

Discovered footprints in the field that appear to be from a bear-like animal.

Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi

Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi

Bear-like animal tracks were found in Sutama-cho Wakagami, Hokuto City.

Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi

News ·3 weeks ago
Kōfu Shimo-Obinacho, Yamanashi

Kōfu Shimo-Obinacho, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kōfu Shimo-Obinacho, Yamanashi

A driver commuting through Shimootana-machi, Kofu City, saw one bear about 1 meter long crossing the road.

Kōfu Shimo-Obinacho, Yamanashi

News ·3 weeks ago
Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko-shinmachi, Yamanashi

Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko-shinmachi, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko-shinmachi, Yamanashi

Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko-shinmachi, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
7
Maizuru Castle Park, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 19 km 1h 11m 3 sightings within 5 km
Kōfu Atagomachi, Yamanashi

Kōfu Atagomachi, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kōfu Shimo-Obinacho, Yamanashi

Kōfu Shimo-Obinacho, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kōfu Shimo-Obinacho, Yamanashi

A driver commuting through Shimootana-machi, Kofu City, saw one bear about 1 meter long crossing the road.

Kōfu Shimo-Obinacho, Yamanashi

News ·3 weeks ago
8
Fuefuki, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 16 km 1h 8m 7 sightings within 5 km
Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi

Official ·4 days ago

Fuefuki Ashigawacho-Kamiashigawa, Yamanashi

Official ·4 days ago
Fujikawaguchiko Funatsu, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Funatsu, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Fujikawaguchiko Kawaguchi, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Kawaguchi, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Fuefuki, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Fuefuki Ashigawacho-Kamiashigawa, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fujikawaguchiko Kodachi, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Kodachi, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
G
Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 118 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 with 2 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 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 118 km route runs from Tatsuoka Castle to Lake Kawaguchi, passing through Nagano and Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Fujikawaguchiko Nagahama, Yamanashi. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

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