Mountains & Hiking · Kanagawa
Mount Myōjō Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Mount Myōjō
Mount Myōjō had a Black Bear report in Minamiashigara on August 3, 2026. The only incident in the past 30 days was reported within the past 7 days. New reports appeared within the past week. Recent reports are centered on Minamiashigara. The area has 79 recorded incidents in total.
Mount Myōjō Bear Incident Map
No incidents in this time range
No incidents in this time range
Recent trips through Mount Myōjō
Nearby Areas
Comments (0)
No comments yet.
Hiking in bear country
Safety picks and trail essentials, top-rated on Amazon and Rakuten.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Myōjō
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Myōjō?
Mount Myōjō has recorded 79 bear incidents in total, with 1 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Myōjō?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Myōjō was on July 4, 2026 in Hakone 箱根, Kanagawa, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Myōjō?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Myōjō have been concentrated in Yamakita 山北 (15), Minamiashigara (10), Matsuda 松田惣領 (9). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Myōjō?
Activity is elevated. 1 of the 1 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Myōjō?
Mount Myōjō 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.