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Gifu Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Gifu, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Gifu’s latest trouble came on April 28, 2026, when a park in Gifu City was temporarily closed after a sighting of an animal believed to be a black bear in Kabujocho. The day before, on April 23, 2026, another black bear was reported near Gifu Family Park in Kitanokita and Deshiyashiki, and the city closed the park while police and staff patrolled the area.
The busiest places in this record are Gifu Family Park and the surrounding Kitanokita and Deshiyashiki areas, with other reports also coming from Yamagata Kitano, Suwayama Gochome, and Kitano Ahara. Activity has peaked in January, which reached 14 incidents in 2014 and 8 more in 2006, and the area has logged 37 black bear sightings overall.
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2025年だけで4件も報告されてるから、ここ最近になって出没が増えてるんだなと感じた。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Gifu
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Gifu?
Gifu has recorded 37 bear incidents in total, with 4 reported in the last 30 days and 1 in the last 7 days. These reports are compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions, and can be viewed on the incident map.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Gifu?
The most recent bear sighting in Gifu was on April 27, 2026 in Gifu 蕪城町, Gifu, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Gifu?
Recent bear sightings in Gifu have been concentrated in Gifu 雛倉二丁目 (4), Gifu 北野北 (3), Gifu 山県北野 (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Gifu?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 4 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Gifu?
Gifu 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.