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Nikko Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Nikko, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Nikko saw its most striking recent report on April 29, 2026, when a black bear was sighted on a riverbed in Nikko City’s 今市本町. Just before that, on April 27, 2026, another bear was reported at Nikko Toshogu in 山内, which shows how close these encounters have been coming to the city’s well used places.
The heaviest activity has been around 今市本町, 鬼怒川温泉滝, 藤原, and 山内, with recent reports also coming from 野口 and 瀬尾. The busy season has been August 2024 with 26 incidents, then August 2025 with 15, followed by November 2025 with 12, while March 2026 still logged 6; across Nikko, there have been 301 black bear sightings overall.
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誰でも報告できちゃうから、ちょっとこのサイトの情報は信用できない
ご指摘ありがとうございます。実際には掲載中の出没情報約13万件のうち、自治体の公式発表が約125,000件（96%）、報道機関のニュースが約4,900件、ユーザー投稿は370件（0.3%）のみです。投稿は自動公開されず、座標が日本国内か、ジオコーディングで自治体名と一致するか、近隣の出没との整合性、IPの過去履歴などを1件ずつ確認したうえで公開しています。
地図にもう少し地名が欲しい
284件は相当な数だけど、日光は観光地だから人目につきやすいのかもな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Nikko
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Nikko?
Nikko has recorded 301 bear incidents in total, with 15 reported in the last 30 days and 2 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 Nikko?
The most recent bear sighting in Nikko 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 Nikko?
Recent bear sightings in Nikko have been concentrated in Nikkō (29), Nikkō 宝殿 (13), Nikkō 所野 (7). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Nikko?
Activity has slowed. 2 incidents in the last 7 days, 15 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Nikko?
Nikko 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.