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Hakone Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Hakone, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Hakone's latest black bear report came on February 21, 2026 at 17:59, when 1 black bear was seen in Hakone. That keeps the area on watch after recent spring reports in Hakone 木賀 on April 2, 2025 and April 2, 2024, both involving 1 black bear.
Most of the activity has been centered around Hakone 木賀, Hakone 仙石原, and Hakone 小涌谷, with other reports also coming from Hakone 芦之湯 and Hakone 箱根. Sightings have clustered most heavily in June 2021 with 6 reports, then again in July 2022 with 4, while September 2022 brought 3 more and November 2023 added 2; Hakone has logged 28 black bear sightings overall.
Hakone Bear Incident Map
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箱根町は宮城野と小涌谷に集中してるけど、28件って相当な出没数だな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Hakone
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Hakone?
Hakone has 28 recorded bear incidents in total, but no activity has been reported in the last 30 days. Bear activity varies seasonally, so always check the latest status before hiking or spending time outdoors.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Hakone?
The most recent bear sighting in Hakone was on February 21, 2026 in Hakone, Kanagawa, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Hakone?
Recent bear sightings in Hakone have been concentrated in Hakone 仙石原 (7), Hakone 木賀 (6), Hakone 箱根 (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Hakone?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Hakone?
Hakone 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.