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Mount Mitake Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Mitake, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Mitake has been seeing fresh black bear activity, and the most recent report came on May 6, 2026 at Tokyo Hara, where 1 black bear was spotted. Just before that, another bear was reported on May 4, 2026 in Tokyo Sakai, showing that sightings are still reaching the mountain towns around the trail network.
The most active places in this wider area have been Tokyo Hikawa, Akiruno Sannai, Akiruno Tokura, and the Ōme side near Katsunuma, with reports also coming from Tokyo Kochi and Tokyo Henbori. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 51 incidents and stayed high in November 2025 with 45, then eased through winter before rising again in April 2026 with 12 reports; across all of these records, 753 black bear sightings have been logged around Mount Mitake.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Mitake
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Mitake?
Mount Mitake has recorded 753 bear incidents in total, with 11 reported in the last 30 days and 2 in the last 7 days. These reports are compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions, and can be viewed on the incident map.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Mount Mitake?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Mitake was on May 4, 2026 in Tokyo Sakai, Tokyo, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Mitake?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Mitake have been concentrated in Tokyo Oguno (21), Tokyo (6), Tokyo Hirai (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Mitake?
Activity has slowed. 2 incidents in the last 7 days, 11 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Mitake?
Mount Mitake is home to Asian black bears, which weigh up to 120kg and inhabit the mountains of Honshu and Shikoku. They are generally shy but can be dangerous when surprised or protecting cubs. Carry bear bells while hiking.