Mountains & Hiking · Kanagawa
Mount Tō Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Tō, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Tō’s latest black bear report came from Matsuda 寄 on April 4, 2026 at 5:30, when 1 black bear was reported there. Just before that, on March 29, 2026 at 3:00 in Aikawa, a bear was reported near Minamisawa Forest Road by Hanhara Pass, and another sighting that day came from the hiking trail between Kōbōyama and Azumayama in Hadano Tsurumaki.
The most active places have been Hadano, Kiyokawa, Matsuda 寄, Aikawa, and Isehara Hinata, with reports spread across forest roads, trails, and settlements around the mountain. Activity peaked in November 2025 with 33 incidents, stayed high in October 2025 with 23, and then settled into January 2026 with 8, February 2026 with 3, and March 2026 with 4; Mount Tō has recorded 349 black bear sightings overall.
Mount Tō Bear Incident Map
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344件というのはだいぶ多いけど、最近の報告を見ると秦野市や清川村、伊勢原市あたりに集中してるんだな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Tō
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Tō?
Mount Tō has recorded 349 bear incidents in total, with 1 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 Tō?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Tō was on April 3, 2026 in Matsuda 寄, 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 Tō?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Tō have been concentrated in Matsuda 寄 (11), Yamakita (11), Isehara Oyama (10). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Tō?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Tō?
Mount Tō 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.