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Mount Odake (Tokyo) Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Odake (Tokyo), compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Odake (Tokyo) saw a black bear on April 6, 2026 at 09:51, when a cub was reported hurriedly tumbling down the slope toward Mt. Odake beside the closed Odake Mountain Hut. That is the most immediate sign of bear movement in this area, and it fits a run of recent reports across the same mountain country.
The busiest ground has been around Tokyo, Akiruno, Hachioji, and Ōme, with sightings also coming from Mitakesan, Hikawa, Tokura, Yozawa, Nango, Hirai, and Tanzaburo. Activity peaked in July 2025 and November 2025 with 45 incidents each, stayed high in October 2025 with 43 and November 2025 with 43, and then settled to 15 in December 2025 before continuing through January 2026 with 1, February 2026 with 2, and March 2026 with 3; this mountain has recorded 729 black bear sightings overall.
Mount Odake (Tokyo) Bear Incident Map
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Nearly every report in December alone, and now into the new year—one area getting hammered way more than the rest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Odake (Tokyo)
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Odake (Tokyo)?
Mount Odake (Tokyo) has recorded 729 bear incidents in total, with 4 reported in the last 30 days and 0 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 Odake (Tokyo)?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Odake (Tokyo) was on April 6, 2026 in Tokyo, 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 Odake (Tokyo)?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Odake (Tokyo) have been concentrated in Tokyo Oguno (26), Tokyo (6), Tokyo Mitsugo (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Odake (Tokyo)?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 4 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Odake (Tokyo)?
Mount Odake (Tokyo) 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.