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Zoorasia to Lake Kawaguchi Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 138 km · 7 stops · 10 sightings · Saved May 3, 2026 · Last updated 1 hour ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 138 km route runs from Zoorasia to Lake Kawaguchi, passing through Kanagawa, Yamanashi, and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 10 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 Yamanakako Hirano, Yamanashi.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (15)

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

Zoorasia
Low Risk

Zoorasia

Kanagawa

1 incidents

Odawara-juku
Low Risk

Odawara-juku

Kanagawa

232 incidents

Odawara Castle Park
Low Risk

Odawara Castle Park

Kanagawa

235 incidents

Odawara Castle
Low Risk

Odawara Castle

Kanagawa

235 incidents

Ishigakiyama Castle
Low Risk

Ishigakiyama Castle

Kanagawa

130 incidents

Hakone Onsen
Low Risk

Hakone Onsen

Kanagawa

176 incidents

Hakone Open-Air Museum
Low Risk

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Kanagawa

181 incidents

Hakone Museum of Art
Low Risk

Hakone Museum of Art

Kanagawa

194 incidents

Zoorasia
Low Risk

Zoorasia

Kanagawa

1 incidents

Odawara-juku
Low Risk

Odawara-juku

Kanagawa

232 incidents

Odawara Castle Park
Low Risk

Odawara Castle Park

Kanagawa

235 incidents

Odawara Castle
Low Risk

Odawara Castle

Kanagawa

235 incidents

Ishigakiyama Castle
Low Risk

Ishigakiyama Castle

Kanagawa

130 incidents

Hakone Onsen
Low Risk

Hakone Onsen

Kanagawa

176 incidents

Hakone Open-Air Museum
Low Risk

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Kanagawa

181 incidents

Hakone Museum of Art
Low Risk

Hakone Museum of Art

Kanagawa

194 incidents

Route Timeline

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Zoorasia, Kanagawa
Low Risk 2.3 km No incidents
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Zoorasia, Kanagawa
Low Risk 230 m No incidents
2
Zoorasia, Kanagawa
Low Risk 519 m No incidents
3
Zoorasia, Kanagawa
Low Risk 66 km No incidents
4
Museum of The Little Prince in Hakone, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 12 km 1 sightings within 5 km

As i was walking the trial around lake ashi i suddenly heard a giant animal run off from the shore, i was too late to photograph it.

Hakone, Kanagawa

2 weeks ago
5
Hakone Shrine, Kanagawa
High Risk 57 km 10 sightings within 5 km
Yamanakako Hirano, Yamanashi

They were a parent and child

Yamanakako Hirano, Yamanashi

Official ·4 days ago
Yamanakako Hirano, Yamanashi

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

Yamanakako Hirano, Yamanashi

News ·4 days ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago
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Fujikawaguchiko Funatsu, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Funatsu, Yamanashi

Official ·1 week ago

As i was walking the trial around lake ashi i suddenly heard a giant animal run off from the shore, i was too late to photograph it.

Hakone, Kanagawa

2 weeks ago
Fujikawaguchiko Kawaguchi, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Kawaguchi, Yamanashi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Fujikawaguchiko Kodachi, Yamanashi

Fujikawaguchiko Kodachi, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Fujiyoshida Araya, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fujiyoshida Kamiyoshida, Yamanashi

Fujiyoshida Kamiyoshida, Yamanashi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

I saw a bear coming down the Yoshidaguchi promenade from the mountain side and crossing the road. While driving on Fujizakura Street (?), I noticed a dark shape crossing the road; when I looked toward where it went, an adult-sized bear was standing there. I couldn’t take a photo, but I clearly confirmed it.

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

3 weeks ago
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Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 138 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 6:00 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, 10 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 Yamanakako Hirano, Yamanashi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 138 km route runs from Zoorasia to Lake Kawaguchi, passing through Kanagawa, Yamanashi, and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 10 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 Yamanakako Hirano, Yamanashi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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