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Otsuki Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Otsuki, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Otsuki saw a black bear in Sasagomachi Shirano at 5:00 PM on January 5, 2026, and another report came from Otsuki City the same day at 9:00 AM. Those winter sightings add to a long run of reports in the area, where black bears have now been recorded 107 times overall.
The busiest pockets have been Katsuradai in Saruhashimachi, along with Nanahomachi Kazuno and the wider Otsuki City area, showing that sightings are spreading across both neighborhood edges and the city itself. Activity has been heaviest in November 2025 with 6 incidents, again in June 2025 with 6, and earlier in August 2024 with 6, while December 2025 and January 2026 each held at 2 sightings.
Otsuki Bear Incident Map
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桂台での11月中の連続目撃が目立つけど、107件の報告数の割には最近の情報が詳細不足なのが気になる。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Otsuki
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Otsuki?
Otsuki has 107 recorded bear incidents in total, but no activity has been reported in the last 30 days. Bear activity varies seasonally, so always check the latest status before hiking or spending time outdoors.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Otsuki?
The most recent bear sighting in Otsuki was on January 5, 2026 in Otsuki Sasagomachi-Shirano, Yamanashi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Otsuki?
Recent bear sightings in Otsuki have been concentrated in Otsuki Nanahomachi-Kazuno (9), Otsuki Nanahomachi-Hayashi (7), Otsuki Tomihamamachi-Miyatani (7). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Otsuki?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Otsuki?
Otsuki 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.