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Odawara Castle Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Odawara Castle, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Odawara Castle is tracking black bear activity tied to the nearby hills and towns, and the latest report came from Matsuda 松田惣領 on April 15, 2026 at 17:00, when 1 black bear was sighted. Earlier reports in the same corridor included Matsuda 寄 on April 4, 2026 at 05:30, and a trail encounter on March 29, 2026 at 14:30 in Hadano Tsurumaki, where a single adult Asiatic black bear about 1 m in size was seen on the hiking trail from Kōbōyama to Azumayama.
The most active places in this area are Matsuda, Hadano, Hakone, Yamakita, and Kannami, with the sharpest surge coming in November 2025 at 25 incidents and October 2025 at 22, before easing through winter into January 2026 with 4 and February 2026 and March 2026 with 1 each. Across the broader area, there have been 229 black bear sightings overall, and the recent pattern shows continued reports from valley towns and trail corridors rather than a single isolated spot.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Odawara Castle
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Odawara Castle?
Odawara Castle has recorded 229 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 Odawara Castle?
The most recent bear sighting in Odawara Castle was on April 15, 2026 in Matsuda 松田惣領, Kanagawa, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Odawara Castle?
Recent bear sightings in Odawara Castle have been concentrated in Matsuda 寄 (23), Matsuda 松田庶子 (18), Yamakita (14). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Odawara Castle?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Odawara Castle?
Odawara Castle 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.