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This 23 km route runs from Sumiyoshi Shrine to Hanno, passing through Tokyo and Saitama. In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Hanno 大字下直竹, Saitama.
With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
A bear was sighted in Shimonotake, Hannō City, Saitama Prefecture, on the morning of 2026-07-24.
Hanno 大字下直竹, Saitama
Around 19:20 on July 12, a bear-like animal was sighted in Kurosawa 3-chome, Ome City.
Ōme Kurosawa, Tokyo
Possible sighting, we heard something similar to a bear vocalisation and heavy steps in the weeds behind the stine japanese lantern. Also on the same road we heard possible bear cubs.
Hanno 高山, Saitama
Ōme Shiobune, Tokyo
A bear was sighted in Asuwa, Moroyama Town, Saitama Prefecture.
Moroyama 阿諏訪, Saitama
Peak activity at 6:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Hanno 大字下直竹, Saitama.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 23 km route runs from Sumiyoshi Shrine to Hanno, passing through Tokyo and Saitama. In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Hanno 大字下直竹, Saitama. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
