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Wakasa Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Wakasa, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Wakasa logged its most recent black bear sighting on October 25, 2025 at 10:50 in Wakasa, where 1 bear was reported. Earlier in the season, another bear was reported in Wakasa Mikata on September 3, 2025 at 04:18, showing that activity has been showing up both in town and around the surrounding districts.
The most active areas in the recent record are Wakasa Iwaya, Wakasa Izaki, and Wakasa Sueno, with reports also coming from Wakasa Shakushi and Wakasa Mikata. Activity peaks in June 2025 with 3 reports, while September 2025 has 2, and October 2025, August 2025, July 2025, and May 2025 each have 1; the area has recorded 99 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Wakasa
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Wakasa?
Wakasa has 99 recorded bear incidents in total, but no activity has been reported in the last 30 days. Bear activity varies seasonally, so always check the latest status before hiking or spending time outdoors.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Wakasa?
The most recent bear sighting in Wakasa was on October 25, 2025 in Wakasa, Fukui, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Wakasa?
Recent bear sightings in Wakasa have been concentrated in Wakasa Sueno (25), Wakasa Kurami (10), Wakasa Kumagawa (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Wakasa?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Wakasa?
Wakasa is home to Asian black bears, which weigh up to 120kg and inhabit the mountains of Honshu and Shikoku. They are generally shy but can be dangerous when surprised or protecting cubs. Carry bear bells while hiking.