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This 8.1 km route runs from Okutama to Mount Odake (Tokyo) within Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
On the afternoon of May 19, part of a body was found in the mountains of Okutama-machi, Tokyo, and footprints presumed to be from a large animal were discovered nearby. The Metropolitan Police Department is identifying the body and investigating, including the possibility of a mountain accident or a bear attack.
Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo
On May 19, 2026 at around 13:00, an unidentified body was found in the mountains of Okutama, Tokyo; the body showed signs of animal disturbance and the Metropolitan Police are investigating the possibility of bear involvement. The article also reports separate sightings in Hachioji (a parent and cub photographed), other sightings and a culling in Aomori, and problems with false reports.
Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo
A body was found in the mountains of Okutama, Tokyo, and footprints believed to be from a bear were found nearby, suggesting a possible bear attack. Police and related agencies are investigating the scene.
Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo
At approximately 7:50 AM on May 18, there was a sighting of an animal believed to be a bear near 273 Mitake 2-chome, Ome City (landmark: Dead End Rock).
Ōme Mitake, Tokyo
In Okutama (Tokyo), a Russian national in his 30s who was hiking was attacked by a bear and suffered serious injuries to his arm and head. He is believed to have encountered the bear while descending.
Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo
Sighted on the slope beside the trail heading to the summit of Mount Takamine
Ōme Mitake, Tokyo
At approximately 9:25 a.m. on May 13, there was a sighting of an animal believed to be a bear near Hikawa in Okutama Town, Nishitama District (near the target landmark Kaizawa Ohashi Bridge).
Tokyo Unazawa, Tokyo
Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo
Peak activity at 7:00 with 2 incidents
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In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 8.1 km route runs from Okutama to Mount Odake (Tokyo) within Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
