News Black Bear Nikkō 山内, Tochigi Mar 12, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

There were three bear sightings in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture between March and April; on March 13 a bear about 80 cm long was seen in a river roughly 2 km from Nikko Toshogu.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

Ahead of Golden Week, bear sightings have increased around tourist spots in Nikko City, Tochigi. Notably, on March 13 a roughly 80 cm bear was observed in a river about 2 km from Nikko Toshogu, prompting local warnings. The city advises avoiding going out at night and using bells or radios to alert bears to human presence.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.758088, 139.598747

Sources