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Yamanakako to Kofu Drive

Driving · High Risk · 59 km · 1h 53m · 6 stops · 15 sightings · Saved June 22, 2026 · Last updated 11 hours ago
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Incidents in last 7 days
15
Incidents in last 30 days
3 days ago
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Safety Summary

This 59 km route runs from Yamanakako to Kofu within Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Chuo Takabe, Yamanashi.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (5)

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

Lake Yamanaka
Moderate Risk

Lake Yamanaka

Yamanashi

482 incidents

Gekkō-ji Temple
Moderate Risk

Gekkō-ji Temple

Yamanashi

567 incidents

Arakurayama Sengen Park
Moderate Risk

Arakurayama Sengen Park

Yamanashi

580 incidents

Lake Kawaguchi
Moderate Risk

Lake Kawaguchi

Yamanashi

599 incidents

Lake Shōji
Moderate Risk

Lake Shōji

Yamanashi

554 incidents

Lake Yamanaka
Moderate Risk

Lake Yamanaka

Yamanashi

482 incidents

Gekkō-ji Temple
Moderate Risk

Gekkō-ji Temple

Yamanashi

567 incidents

Arakurayama Sengen Park
Moderate Risk

Arakurayama Sengen Park

Yamanashi

580 incidents

Lake Kawaguchi
Moderate Risk

Lake Kawaguchi

Yamanashi

599 incidents

Lake Shōji
Moderate Risk

Lake Shōji

Yamanashi

554 incidents

Route Timeline

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Yamanakako, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 14 km 28m 7 sightings within 5 km
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
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Yamanakako, 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

2 weeks ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Two bears, believed to be a parent and cub, were sighted by the baseball field area of Fuji Hokuroku Park.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·1 month ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
1
Gekkō-ji Temple, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 8.6 km 23m 7 sightings within 5 km
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago

Black bear, 1m20 long and 0,7m high. Saw during a hiking from Mitsutogeyama to Kawaguchi Asama Shrine. 20-30 before the haha waterfall.

Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi

3 weeks ago
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Fuefuki, Yamanashi

Fuefuki, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Two bears, believed to be a parent and cub, were sighted by the baseball field area of Fuji Hokuroku Park.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

News ·1 month ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
2
Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 5.5 km 14m 2 sightings within 5 km

Black bear, 1m20 long and 0,7m high. Saw during a hiking from Mitsutogeyama to Kawaguchi Asama Shrine. 20-30 before the haha waterfall.

Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi

3 weeks ago
Fuefuki, Yamanashi

Fuefuki, Yamanashi

Official ·1 month ago
3
Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 15 km 25m Includes steps 2 sightings within 5 km
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
4
Lake Shōji, Yamanashi
Moderate Risk 16 km 24m 6 sightings within 5 km
Chuo Takabe, Yamanashi

A bear was sighted in Takabe, Chuo City, Yamanashi Prefecture, around 22:50 on August 4.

Chuo Takabe, Yamanashi

News ·3 days ago
Chuo Takabe, Yamanashi

Chuo Takabe, Yamanashi

Official ·3 days ago
Kōfu Nakabatakecho, Yamanashi

Kōfu Nakabatakecho, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
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Chuo Asari, Yamanashi

Chuo Asari, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Chuo Asari, Yamanashi

Details unknown

Chuo Asari, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Chuo Kihara, Yamanashi

中央市立豊富小学校:お便り内容 件名:クマの目撃情報 配日:2026年7月21日 -本文- 7月19日午後7時50分頃、浅利 付近でクマの目撃情報がありまし た。夏季休業中ですので、ご家庭 で注意喚起をお願いいたします。 ・外出時は、クマ鈴を持参す る。 ・クマを見かけても、絶対に近 づいたり、刺激したりしない。 ・もし見かけたら、静かにその 場を離れ、近くの大人や警察に知 らせる。 安全確保のため、ご理解とご協 力をお願いいたします。

Chuo Kihara, Yamanashi

2 weeks ago
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Kofu, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 59 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 13:00 with 4 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

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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, 15 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 3 days ago near Chuo Takabe, Yamanashi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 59 km route runs from Yamanakako to Kofu within Yamanashi. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Chuo Takabe, Yamanashi. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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