Mountains & Hiking · Fukui
Mount Aoba Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Aoba, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Aoba’s latest black bear report came on April 27, 2026 at Takahama Tanoura, where 1 black bear was seen. Other recent sightings have also turned up at Ooi Ishiyama, Ooi Koshata, Takahama Yamanaka, and in Maizuru around Tanakacho, Nohara, and Oyama, showing that the activity is spreading across several parts of the area.
The busiest stretch has been in Maizuru and Ooi, with more reports also coming from Takahama. Activity peaked in May 2025 with 34 incidents and stayed high in October 2025 with 30, June 2025 with 24, and November 2025 with 23, while the winter months stayed active with December 2025 at 4 and January 2026 and March 2026 at 2 each. Mount Aoba has recorded 917 black bear sightings in total.
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舞鶴市周辺ばっかりだな、この半年で相当な頻度で出てるけど。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Aoba
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Aoba?
Mount Aoba has recorded 917 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 Mount Aoba?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Aoba was on April 27, 2026 in Takahama Tanoura, Fukui, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Aoba?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Aoba have been concentrated in Maizuru Obashimo (8), Maizuru Nohara (6), Maizuru Amarubeshimo (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Aoba?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 4 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Aoba?
Mount Aoba 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.