This 276 m route from Saeki Ward, Hiroshima to Saeki Ward, Hiroshima crosses Hiroshima. Over the past 30 days, 14 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 14 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 day ago near Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Hoida, Hiroshima; the location sits about 268 m from the start of the route and 1.1 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 2 days ago at Hiroshima Sendo 1-chome, Hiroshima, sitting about 108 m from the start and 57 m off the route line.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
In Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City, sightings of an animal believed to be a bear were reported repeatedly from the night of the 13th into the morning of the 14th; at around 06:40 on the 14th a bear was seen running south near the botanical garden rotary. Police and ward officials are checking whether the sightings were of the same animal, and 10 nearby elementary and junior high schools were closed.
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Hoida, Hiroshima
At around 6:40 a.m. on the 14th, police received information from a witness saying, "I saw a bear running off to the south near the rotary at the botanical park." Hiroshima News TSS - 5/14 (Thu) 11:08 distribution
Hiroshima Kurashige 3-chome, Hiroshima
On 2026-05-14, bear sightings continued in a residential area of Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and a total of 11 nearby elementary, junior high, and high schools were closed. According to police, bears were also sighted on the 13th and again on the 14th.
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima
Early on the morning of May 13, 2026, multiple sightings were reported in Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City, of a bear-like animal estimated at about 1 m in length. No injuries or property damage have been reported, and police have urged caution.
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima
Multiple sightings of an approximately 1-meter adult Asiatic black bear were reported in Sendō (Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City), with additional reports last night and this morning near Misugi and around the Hiroshima Botanical Garden. Ten local elementary and junior high schools were temporarily closed; police and ward staff are patrolling and bear rangers are conducting on-site investigations.
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima
At around 06:10 on May 13, a dog walker in Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City reported a bear-like animal about 1 meter long, and shortly after another person reported a bear-like animal about 70–80 cm in their yard. Police arrived but did not find the animal; one elementary school nearby was temporarily closed and police warned people not to approach if sighted.
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima
A bear, likely a cub about 1 meter long, appeared in a residential area, prompting a nearby elementary school to close temporarily.
Hiroshima Sendo 1-chome, Hiroshima
Shortly after 06:00 on May 13, 2026, multiple sightings of a bear-like animal were reported in the residential area of Sendō 1-chōme, Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City; the ward identified it as an Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma) based on droppings and footprints. Nearby Itsukaichi Kannon Elementary School was closed temporarily, and no injuries were reported.
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima
Shortly after 06:00 on May 13, there were three reports in Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City, of a 'bear-like animal about 1 meter' and 'a bear-like animal in a garden.' Police patrolled but did not find the animal, and no injuries or property damage have been confirmed. Droppings believed to be from a bear were found in the area, a nearby elementary school was temporarily closed, and ward staff patrolled with bear bells and spray while urging caution.
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima
In Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City, between about 6:00 a.m. on the 13th and for roughly 10 minutes, there were three consecutive reports: “I saw a bear while walking my dog,” “I saw a bear about 1 meter (3 feet) tall,” and “There was a bear in my yard.”
Hiroshima Sendo 1-chome, Hiroshima
Multiple people reported seeing a bear.
Hiroshima Sendo 1-chome, Hiroshima
On the morning of May 13, 2026, multiple sightings of a bear-like animal were reported in a residential area of Sando, Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City; a black animal was captured on a security camera around 05:00. Ward staff and experts examined droppings and other traces, police and the ward conducted patrols and issued warnings, and one nearby elementary school closed temporarily; no injuries were reported.
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima
Multiple bear sightings were reported in a residential area of Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City between May 13 and 14, 2026. Nearby elementary, junior high and high schools were temporarily closed; a day-service facility switched its automatic door to manual, and residents are taking measures such as using bear bells.
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Hoida, Hiroshima
Multiple bear sightings were reported in a residential area of Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City from early morning to night on May 13. According to police, 11 nearby elementary, junior high and high schools were closed on May 14. Several sightings were reported, but the exact number of individual bears has not been confirmed.
Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Misuzuen, Hiroshima
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Over the past 30 days, 14 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, including 14 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 1 day ago near Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Hoida, Hiroshima; the location sits about 268 m from the start of the route and 1.1 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 276 m route from Saeki Ward, Hiroshima to Saeki Ward, Hiroshima crosses Hiroshima. Over the past 30 days, 14 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 14 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 day ago near Hiroshima Itsukaichicho-Hoida, Hiroshima; the location sits about 268 m from the start of the route and 1.1 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 2 days ago at Hiroshima Sendo 1-chome, Hiroshima, sitting about 108 m from the start and 57 m off the route line. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
