Tochigi Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Tochigi, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Tochigi’s most recent bear report came on April 29, 2026 in Nikkō, where a black bear was sighted in Ashiio-machi Kegami. Another report the same day placed a bear on a riverbed in Imichi Honcho, also in Nikkō, showing that sightings are still coming in close together across the city.
The heaviest activity has been centered in Nikkō, Nasu, and Nasushiobara, with spring reports spreading from mountain roads and town edges into more settled places. Activity has been busiest in October 2025, when there were 69 reports, and November 2025, when there were 64, before easing through winter into January 2026 with 33 and February 2026 with 18; across Tochigi, the tally stands at 971 black bear sightings overall.
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Comments (3)
ニュースと連動して、出没情報わかるのはありがたいです。ただ、地図で詳細をみようとしても指で拡大で操作がしづらいのと、地理的に詳しくないエリアは場所が把握しずらいです。例えばGoogleマップにリンクで、地図と連動されるとより使いやすくわかりやすいとおもいます。改善点意見としてお伝えしたいとおもい、コメントしました。宜しくお願いします。
出没情報だけでも参考になり有難いが ある程度の危険度も分かる情報分類が出来ないでしょうか？
3月だけで7件も報告されてるのに、年間900件超えってことは毎月こんなペースなのか。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Tochigi
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Tochigi?
Tochigi has recorded 971 bear incidents in total, with 56 reported in the last 30 days and 13 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 Tochigi?
The most recent bear sighting in Tochigi was on April 28, 2026 in Nikkō 今市本町, Tochigi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Tochigi?
Recent bear sightings in Tochigi have been concentrated in Nasushiobara City (5), Sano City (5), Nikkō 今市本町 (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Tochigi?
Activity has slowed. 13 incidents in the last 7 days, 56 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Tochigi?
Tochigi 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.