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Hichiso Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Hichiso, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kamo Hichiso Town has seen 5 black bear sightings on record, and the most recent was on 2025-04-28 21:00 in Hichisou where one black bear was seen. Activity is not busy lately with only sporadic single-bear reports across the years.
The action is centered in Hichisou, which accounts for the recent reports including sightings in 2023-06, 2020-06, and 2019-04, each listing one black bear. The long ago 2006-01 entry shows a large count but recent notes keep to single animals, totaling 5 sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Hichiso
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Hichiso?
Hichiso has 5 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 Hichiso?
The most recent bear sighting in Hichiso was on April 28, 2025 in Hichisou 飯高, Gifu, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Hichiso?
Recent bear sightings in Hichiso have been concentrated in Hichisou (3), Hichisou 飯高 (1), Hichisou 分郷 (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Hichiso?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Hichiso?
Hichiso 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.