Information checked: September 5, 2026, 8:30 AM JST.
Yamanashi Prefecture’s Mount Fuji Research Institute in Fujiyoshida has been temporarily closed since Thursday, September 3, after a bear was confirmed on the premises. The institute has not published a reopening date and says it will announce reopening on its website.
Key Facts For Travelers
What The Closure Means For Visitors
Public access is suspended until further notice. Treat this as an active facility closure rather than a reduced-hours day: postpone museum, library, exhibition, or research-facility visits until an official reopening notice appears.
The institute has also extended due dates for borrowed library materials through the reopening date, so borrowers should follow the official instructions instead of attempting to return items at the closed site.
Bear Safety Around The Area
The official notice confirms a bear on the premises but does not describe a visitor viewing area or safe observation opportunity. Never approach, feed, photograph, or follow a bear, and do not enter a closed property to look for wildlife.
If you encounter a bear nearby, keep your distance, avoid sudden movements, and follow local police, municipal, or facility instructions. Travelers with children should keep them close and avoid quiet wooded edges around a closed facility.
Check Before Rearranging Your Day
Because the reopening timing depends on safety conditions, a same-day check is essential. Build an alternative indoor or town-center stop into your itinerary and avoid relying on an older map listing or saved opening-hours result.
Traveler Actions
- Do not enter the Mount Fuji Research Institute grounds during the closure.
- Check the official institute website immediately before any planned visit.
- Choose an alternative attraction until a reopening notice is published.
- Do not approach or photograph a bear if one is seen nearby.
- Follow police, municipal, and facility safety directions in the area.
Official Sources
Update History
- September 5, 2026: Created from the institute’s current closure notice, with the start date, stated cause, reopening process, and library-loan handling checked.
