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This 8.1 km route runs from Mount Takao to Midori Ward, Sagamihara, passing through Tokyo and Kanagawa. In the past 30 days, 4 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 Hachioji, Tokyo.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
2 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Tokyo, Kanagawa.
Hachioji, Tokyo
In Hachioji (Shimoonkata-cho), Tokyo, what appears to be a parent and cub of an Asian black bear were photographed on 2026-05-17 at 18:35. There are no reports of injuries or damage.
Hachioji, Tokyo
In Hachioji (Kamiongatamachi), Tokyo, a sensor camera installed by a resident captured two Asian black bears (believed to be a mother and cub) at around 18:35 on May 17. The city set box traps near the site and warned that mother bears can become aggressive when protecting their cubs.
Hachioji, Tokyo
Hachioji, Tokyo
Peak activity at 18:00 with 3 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 4 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 Hachioji, Tokyo.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 18:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 8.1 km route runs from Mount Takao to Midori Ward, Sagamihara, passing through Tokyo and Kanagawa. In the past 30 days, 4 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 Hachioji, Tokyo. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
