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Mount Sukai Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Sukai, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Sukai has fresh black bear activity in Nikkō: on April 29, 2026, one black bear was reported in 足尾町掛水, and on April 5, 2026 at 13:30 another was seen in 中宮祠 walking along the left bank of the Yanagisawa River. Those are the kind of reports that keep coming back into the trail network and river corridors around this mountain.
The busiest stretch of activity has been in October 2025, when reports climbed to 15 for the month, with August 2024 also standing out at 17 and July 2024 and June 2024 both reaching 13. Most of the recent concentration has been around Tone Town and the Numata area, especially Oigai, Oibai, Okkai, Oigami, and Takatoya, and Mount Sukai has recorded 118 black bear sightings overall.
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Five reports in three days around Oigai and Oibai, both in the same Tone Town area.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Sukai
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Sukai?
Mount Sukai has recorded 118 bear incidents in total, with 2 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 Sukai?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Sukai was on April 28, 2026 in Nikkō 足尾町掛水, Tochigi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Sukai?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Sukai have been concentrated in Numata Tonemachi-Oigami (25), Nikkō 足尾町掛水 (10), Numata Tonemachi-Takatoya (10). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Sukai?
Activity is elevated. 1 of the 2 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Sukai?
Mount Sukai 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.