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This 221 km route runs from Fujikawaguchiko to Asagiri Plateau, passing through Yamanashi, Nagano, and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 25 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 20 hours ago near Minami-Alps Higashinango, Yamanashi.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
5 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Yamanashi, Nagano, Shizuoka.
Minami-Alps Higashinango, Yamanashi
Hokuto Sutamacho-Hishi, Yamanashi
Around 11:20 on 2026-06-10, one bear about 1.5 m long was spotted by a man in Sutama-cho Hishi, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
Hokuto, Yamanashi
Kōfu Ubaguchicho, Yamanashi
Sighted on a forest slope and ran off into the woods.
Kōfu Furusekimachi, Yamanashi
Fujinomiya 麓, Shizuoka
Discovered footprints in the field that appear to be from a bear-like animal.
Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi
Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi
Bear-like animal tracks were found in Sutama-cho Wakagami, Hokuto City.
Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko, Yamanashi
Kōfu Shingyojicho, Yamanashi
Ichikawamisato Nuta, Yamanashi
Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko-shinmachi, Yamanashi
Hokuto Sutamacho-Wakamiko-shinmachi, Yamanashi
Kōfu Yamamiyacho, Yamanashi
Kōfu Nakabatakecho, Yamanashi
Ichikawamisato Ichikawadaimon, Yamanashi
I encountered three bears while driving.
Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi
Around 11:20 on 2026-06-10, one bear about 1.5 m long was spotted by a man in Sutama-cho Hishi, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
Hokuto, Yamanashi
Kōfu Atagomachi, Yamanashi
At a private campsite in Fukazono, Fujinomiya City, a user reported seeing something like a bear cub.
Fujinomiya 麓, Shizuoka
Kōfu Ubaguchicho, Yamanashi
Sighted on a forest slope and ran off into the woods.
Kōfu Furusekimachi, Yamanashi
Fujinomiya 麓, Shizuoka
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
Kōfu Shingyojicho, Yamanashi
Ichikawamisato Nuta, Yamanashi
I saw the head of the bear at 4m from the path. He didn't move and I was afraid so i left without taking picture. I had the bell but he seem to sleep. There was a fence between the path and the bear.
Kōfu Kawakubocho, Yamanashi
Kōfu Yamamiyacho, Yamanashi
Around 18:25 on 2026-05-30, a bear was sighted in Hirasemachi, Kofu City.
Kōfu Hirasemachi, Yamanashi
Kōfu Tokojimachi, Yamanashi
Kōfu Tokojimachi, Yamanashi
Kōfu Nakabatakecho, Yamanashi
I encountered three bears while driving.
Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi
Peak activity at 2:00 with 4 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 25 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 20 hours ago near Minami-Alps Higashinango, Yamanashi.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 2:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 221 km route runs from Fujikawaguchiko to Asagiri Plateau, passing through Yamanashi, Nagano, and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 25 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 20 hours ago near Minami-Alps Higashinango, Yamanashi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
