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This 144 km route runs from Yamanakako to Kawanehon, passing through Yamanashi and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Around 2:00 PM on 2026-07-29, one bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Around 13:00 on 2026-07-25, a bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi.
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
While climbing, a small bear appeared about 50 meters ahead. The bear looked at us and ran away, so there was no harm.
Yamanakako, Yamanashi
cub (bear)
Shizuoka, Shizuoka
Minobu Yokonenaka, Yamanashi
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Around 7:30 on July 10, a bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City.
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Two bears, believed to be a parent and cub, were sighted by the baseball field area of Fuji Hokuroku Park.
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Around 13:30 on 2026-07-09, a bear was sighted in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Shizuoka 梅ヶ島, Shizuoka
Shizuoka 梅ヶ島, Shizuoka
Narusawa, Yamanashi
Peak activity at 13:00 with 3 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 144 km route runs from Yamanakako to Kawanehon, passing through Yamanashi and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
