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Santou yama Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Santou yama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Santou yama’s latest black bear report came on April 19, 2026 at Tokyo Hikawa, where 1 black bear was seen. Just before that, on April 6, 2026, near the grounds of the closed Odake Mountain Hut in Tokyo, a probable cub was seen tumbling hurriedly down the slope toward Mt. Odake.
The busiest stretch of activity has centered on Tokyo, Uenohara Kuwakubo, Tokyo 南氷川, Tokyo 神庭, Tokyo Henbori, and Tokyo Mitsugo, with reports also coming from Tokyo Nango and Tokyo 大嶽. Sightings peaked in November 2025 with 28 incidents, stayed high in May 2025 with 24, and remained active through June 2025 with 20 and October 2025 with 14, adding up to 421 black bear sightings in this area overall.
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12月から2月にかけて奥多摩町や檜原村で立て続けに出没報告が上がってるのか、冬の時期に活動が活発になるんだな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Santou yama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Santou yama?
Santou yama has recorded 421 bear incidents in total, with 2 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 Santou yama?
The most recent bear sighting in Santou yama 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 Santou yama?
Recent bear sightings in Santou yama have been concentrated in Tokyo (10), Tokyo Hara (7), Tokyo Hikawa (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Santou yama?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 2 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Santou yama?
Santou yama 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.