This 8.0 km route runs from Hachioji to Midori Ward, Sagamihara, passing through Tokyo and Kanagawa. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Hachioji, Tokyo.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Tokyo, Kanagawa.
In Hachioji (Kamiongatamachi), Tokyo, a sensor camera installed by a resident captured two Asian black bears (believed to be a mother and cub) at around 18:35 on May 17. The city set box traps near the site and warned that mother bears can become aggressive when protecting their cubs.
Hachioji, Tokyo
On the afternoon of May 17, two Asiatic black bears (a presumed parent and child) appeared near a field in Kamiongata-machi, Hachioji City, Tokyo, and the city has issued a warning. No injuries or damage have been reported.
Hachioji, Tokyo
On the afternoon of May 17 a pair of Asiatic black bears believed to be a parent and child were sighted near a field in Kamionkata-machi, Hachioji City, and the city has issued a warning. According to the city the sighting occurred around 18:00.
Hachioji, Tokyo
On the evening of May 17, a parent and cub of Asiatic black bears (one adult and one juvenile) were reported in the forest of Kamiongata-machi, Hachioji City, Tokyo. No new sightings or damages have been reported; the city plans to set box traps to capture them and is urging local residents to be cautious.
Hachioji, Tokyo
A single bear was culled in Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It may be the first bear culling in the prefecture since this spring.
Uenohara, Yamanashi
A bear was reported sighted in Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture. There have been no reports of injuries or capture.
Uenohara, Yamanashi
Peak activity at 18:00 with 3 incidents
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In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Hachioji, Tokyo.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 18:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 8.0 km route runs from Hachioji to Midori Ward, Sagamihara, passing through Tokyo and Kanagawa. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Hachioji, Tokyo. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
