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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. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Hanno 大字青木, 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 Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture; the Hanno police estimated its body length at about 70 centimeters. Police urged people to prioritize their safety: if the bear is seen at a distance, do not move suddenly or shout and quietly leave the area; if the bear is nearby, do not turn your back and slowly back away while watching the bear.
Hanno 大字青木, Saitama
Around 18:20 on May 17, 2026, in Hannō City, Saitama Prefecture, a woman photographed a bear about 1 meter long that appeared on her property's grounds. Reports indicate a single bear was seen.
Hanno 大字青木, Saitama
At approximately 5:30 a.m. on May 17, there was a report of an animal believed to be a bear in the vicinity of 825, Kabecho 1-chome, Ome City.
Ōme Kabemachi, Tokyo
Hanno 大字原市場, Saitama
According to the Saitama Prefectural Police, around 16:00 on April 30, 2026, a bear-like animal about 60–70 cm long was sighted in Misugidai 1-chome, Hannō City. The area includes schools, restaurants, parks and tourist spots, and police are urging people to prioritize their safety.
Hanno 大字矢颪, Saitama
Peak activity at 5:00 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. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.
The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Hanno 大字青木, Saitama.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 5:00. 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. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Hanno 大字青木, Saitama. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
