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Nishikatsura to Mount Ashitaka Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 54 km · 11h 45m · 2 stops · 6 sightings · Saved May 14, 2026 · Last updated 12 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 54 km route runs from Nishikatsura to Mount Ashitaka, passing through Yamanashi and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 6 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 Yamanakako Hirano, Yamanashi.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

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

Fuji Safari Park
Low Risk

Fuji Safari Park

Shizuoka

116 incidents

Mount Ashitaka
Low Risk

Mount Ashitaka

Shizuoka

66 incidents

Fuji Safari Park
Low Risk

Fuji Safari Park

Shizuoka

116 incidents

Mount Ashitaka
Low Risk

Mount Ashitaka

Shizuoka

66 incidents

Route Timeline

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Nishikatsura, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 54 km 11h 45m 6 sightings within 5 km
Yamanakako Hirano, Yamanashi

They were a parent and child

Yamanakako Hirano, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago

Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Yamanakako Hirano, Yamanashi

Two bears, large and small, were sighted along National Route 413 in Hirano, Yamanakako Village.

Yamanakako Hirano, Yamanashi

News ·1 week ago
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Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi

Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Fuji, Shizuoka

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi

Tsuru Ohata, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Mount Ashitaka, Shizuoka
Total Distance: 54 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 5:00 with 1 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, 6 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 Yamanakako Hirano, Yamanashi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 5:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 54 km route runs from Nishikatsura to Mount Ashitaka, passing through Yamanashi and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 6 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 Yamanakako Hirano, Yamanashi. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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