Mountains & Hiking · Gunma
Mount Akagi Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Akagi, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Akagi’s most recent black bear report came on April 6, 2026 at Maebashi 粕川町室沢, where 1 bear was seen in the morning. Another bear was reported there again on April 1, 2026 at 18:00, which shows that this part of the mountain is still seeing fresh activity.
The busiest places around Mount Akagi have been Maebashi 粕川町室沢, Kiryu in 新里町高泉, 黒保根町八木原, and 新里町板橋, along with Shibukawa in 赤城町深山 and 南赤城山. Activity has been strongest in October 2025 with 8 reports, then July 2025 and May 2025 with 7 each, and the area has logged 94 black bear sightings overall.
Mount Akagi Bear Incident Map
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Seven incidents across the Kiryu and Shibukawa areas just in the last three months, and that's only the reported ones from this list.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Akagi
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Akagi?
Mount Akagi has recorded 94 bear incidents in total, with 2 reported in the last 30 days and 0 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 Mount Akagi?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Akagi was on April 1, 2026 in Maebashi 粕川町室沢, Gunma, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Akagi?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Akagi have been concentrated in Maebashi (18), Kiryu (10), Numata Tonemachi-Oigami (7). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Akagi?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 2 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Akagi?
Mount Akagi 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.