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Lake Sagami Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Lake Sagami, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Lake Sagami’s latest black bear report came from Aikawa Tashiro on May 5, 2026 at 15:12, where a hiker on the trail from Mount Kyogatake to the Hansobo bus stop saw a very black shape on the far bank of the river, likely a cub, reacting to the sound of a bell. The area has also seen fresh reports from Hachioji, Akiruno, and Uenohara, so the activity is not staying in one spot.
The heaviest pressure has been in the western Tokyo and nearby Yamanashi side of the lake country, especially around Hachioji, Akiruno, Uenohara, and Aikawa, where sightings keep turning up along trails, streams, roads, and bus stops. The pace peaked in October 2025 with 44 incidents and stayed high in November 2025 with 38, before easing through winter and rising again to 9 in April 2026; this area has recorded 678 black bear sightings overall.
Lake Sagami Bear Incident Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Lake Sagami
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Lake Sagami?
Lake Sagami has recorded 678 bear incidents in total, with 7 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 Lake Sagami?
The most recent bear sighting in Lake Sagami was on May 5, 2026 in Aikawa Tashiro, Kanagawa, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Lake Sagami?
Recent bear sightings in Lake Sagami have been concentrated in Tokyo Oguno (25), Tokyo Hirai (8), Akiruno Irino (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Lake Sagami?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 7 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Lake Sagami?
Lake Sagami 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.