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Zoorasia to Lake Kawaguchi Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 138 km · 7 stops · 7 sightings · Saved May 3, 2026 · Last updated 11 hours ago
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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, 7 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 Fujiyoshida, 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 (15)

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

Zoorasia
Low Risk

Zoorasia

Kanagawa

3 incidents

Odawara-juku
Low Risk

Odawara-juku

Kanagawa

242 incidents

Odawara Castle Park
Low Risk

Odawara Castle Park

Kanagawa

245 incidents

Odawara Castle
Low Risk

Odawara Castle

Kanagawa

245 incidents

Ishigakiyama Castle
Low Risk

Ishigakiyama Castle

Kanagawa

135 incidents

Hakone Onsen
Low Risk

Hakone Onsen

Kanagawa

184 incidents

Hakone Open-Air Museum
Low Risk

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Kanagawa

191 incidents

Hakone Museum of Art
Low Risk

Hakone Museum of Art

Kanagawa

204 incidents

Zoorasia
Low Risk

Zoorasia

Kanagawa

3 incidents

Odawara-juku
Low Risk

Odawara-juku

Kanagawa

242 incidents

Odawara Castle Park
Low Risk

Odawara Castle Park

Kanagawa

245 incidents

Odawara Castle
Low Risk

Odawara Castle

Kanagawa

245 incidents

Ishigakiyama Castle
Low Risk

Ishigakiyama Castle

Kanagawa

135 incidents

Hakone Onsen
Low Risk

Hakone Onsen

Kanagawa

184 incidents

Hakone Open-Air Museum
Low Risk

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Kanagawa

191 incidents

Hakone Museum of Art
Low Risk

Hakone Museum of Art

Kanagawa

204 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
Low Risk 12 km No incidents
5
Hakone Shrine, Kanagawa
Moderate Risk 57 km 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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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
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
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Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi
Total Distance: 138 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 13:00 with 3 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, 7 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 Fujiyoshida, 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 138 km route runs from Zoorasia to Lake Kawaguchi, passing through Kanagawa, Yamanashi, and Shizuoka. In the past 30 days, 7 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 Fujiyoshida, 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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