Hachioji 반달가슴곰 출몰 정보

Hachioji saw a black bear cub crying from across a stream on April 16, 2026 at 15:40; the animal could not be seen, but the cries were clearly audible at close range. That kind of close contact, even without a sighting in view, is the sharpest recent reminder that bears are still active in the area.

The most active parts of Hachioji have been the western mountain neighborhoods and trail areas, especially Mount Takao, Hatsuzawamachi, Minami Asakawamachi, and Takaomachi. Activity was busiest in July 2025 with 9 reports and stayed high in August 2025 with 7, then eased through winter, while the city has recorded 84 black bear sightings in all.