This 6.2 km route runs from Okutama to Ome within Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Ōme Mitake, Tokyo.
With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
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
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
Peak activity at 9:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 3 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 Ōme Mitake, Tokyo.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 6.2 km route runs from Okutama to Ome within Tokyo. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Ōme Mitake, Tokyo. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
