Mountains & Hiking · Fukushima
Araumi yama Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Araumi yama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Araumi yama’s most recent black bear report came on April 26, 2026 at Nikkō, where a juvenile bear was found beside the road near the car stop at the curve just before Mikonosato at the Yunishigawa terminal tunnel, within about 5 meters of the road. Earlier in April 2026, another bear was seen running into the riverside brush at Nikkō 上三依, and a separate bear crossed National Route 121 in Minamiaizu Itozawa.
The busiest ground around Araumi yama has been Minamiaizu and Nikkō, with repeated reports around Yunishigawa, Yunishikawa Dam, and Nikkō 西川, and the area has now recorded 57 black bear sightings overall. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 11 reports, stayed active in November 2025 with 3, and also showed up in September 2025 with 4, while August 2025 had 3 and July 2025 had 1.
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Two sightings in the same spot on the same night in Minamiaizu Yunohana, then another one five days earlier on Route 121 nearby - that's a lot of activity concentrated in one area.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Araumi yama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Araumi yama?
Araumi yama has recorded 57 bear incidents in total, with 3 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 Araumi yama?
The most recent bear sighting in Araumi yama was on April 11, 2026 in Nikkō 上三依, Tochigi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Araumi yama?
Recent bear sightings in Araumi yama have been concentrated in Minamiaizu (14), Minamiaizu Itozawa (10), Nikkō 上三依 (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Araumi yama?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 3 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Araumi yama?
Araumi yama 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.