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Sumiyoshi Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Sumiyoshi Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Sumiyoshi Shrine has been watching a very active bear season, and the most recent report came from Tokyo Nippara in Okutama on May 3, 2026 at around 3:20 p.m., when a black bear was reported near the entrance to the Kawanori forest route. Close behind that, Hanno, Tokyo Hikawa, Ōme Katsunuma, and Hachioji have all had recent black bear sightings, showing that the pressure is spread across the western edge of the region.
The busiest stretch has been in October 2025 with 70 incidents and November 2025 with 56, before easing through winter and rising again to 12 in April 2026. Across this area, there have been 775 black bear sightings in total, with Okutama, Hanno, Akiruno, Ōme, and Hachioji standing out as the places where the reports keep coming in.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Sumiyoshi Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Sumiyoshi Shrine?
Sumiyoshi Shrine has recorded 775 bear incidents in total, with 9 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 Sumiyoshi Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Sumiyoshi Shrine was on May 3, 2026 in Tokyo Nippara, Tokyo, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Sumiyoshi Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Sumiyoshi Shrine have been concentrated in Tokyo Oguno (14), Tokyo Hirai (8), Tokyo Mitsugo (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Sumiyoshi Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 9 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Sumiyoshi Shrine?
Sumiyoshi Shrine 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.