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This 48 km route runs from Chichibu to Hanno, passing through Saitama and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 24 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Tokyo Kotaba, Tokyo.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
Tokyo Kotaba, Tokyo
Tokyo Kotaba, Tokyo
Chichibu, Saitama
Ōtaki, Chichibu City
Chichibu, Saitama
Chichibu, Saitama
Ōtaki, Chichibu City
Chichibu, Saitama
Ōtaki, Chichibu City
Chichibu, Saitama
Chichibu, Saitama
Chichibu Mitsumine, Saitama
A bear cub was sighted in Mitsumine, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, around 7:30 a.m. on July 20.
Chichibu Mitsumine, Saitama
Within the Mitsumine area (near Mitsumine heliport)
Chichibu Mitsumine, Saitama
Chichibu, Saitama
Within Mitsumine area, Chichibu City (on the hiking trail to Mount Kumotori about 500 m from Mitsumine parking lot)
Chichibu, Saitama
Chichibu Mitsumine, Saitama
Within Mitsumine area, Chichibu City (about 500 m from Mitsumine parking lot, on the trail to Mount Kumotori)
Chichibu Mitsumine, Saitama
A bear-like animal was sighted in Shimonaguri, Hannō City, on the night of 2026-07-12. No one was injured.
Hanno 大字下名栗, Saitama
A bear cub was sighted in Mimine, Chichibu City.
Chichibu Mitsumine, Saitama
Chichibu Mitsumine, Saitama
Chichibu Otaki, Saitama
Ōtaki, Chichibu City
Chichibu Otaki, Saitama
Chichibu City, Mitsumine
Chichibu Mitsumine, Saitama
Chichibu Mitsumine, Saitama
Chichibu Mitsumine, Saitama
A bear was sighted in Mitsumine, Chichibu City.
Chichibu Mitsumine, Saitama
Peak activity at 16:00 with 5 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 24 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Tokyo Kotaba, Tokyo.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 48 km route runs from Chichibu to Hanno, passing through Saitama and Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 24 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Tokyo Kotaba, Tokyo. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
