Mountains & Hiking · Hokkaido
Mount Biei Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Biei, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Biei has just had a brown bear report on November 7, 2025 in Shintoku, where 1 bear was noted. The most recent activity before that came in Biei on October 20, 2025, when a bear was reported by scat, with another sighting in Biei on October 10, 2025.
The most active places in this area have been Biei and Biei 字平和, with reports also turning up in Biei 字白金. Activity has been heaviest in April 2025, when 3 incidents were recorded, and it has also shown up in October 2025 with 2 incidents and in June 2023 with 3 incidents. In all, Mount Biei has logged 15 brown bear sightings.
Mount Biei Bear Incident Map
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新十津川町に集中してるのが目立つけど、春先から秋まで途切れなく報告されてるのはずいぶん活動範囲が広いんだな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Biei
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Biei?
Mount Biei has 15 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 Mount Biei?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Biei was on November 7, 2025 in Shintoku, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Biei?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Biei have been concentrated in Biei (7), Biei 字平和 (5), Biei 字白金 (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Biei?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Biei?
Mount Biei is home to brown bears (Ussuri brown bear), which can weigh up to 500kg and are found only in Hokkaido. They are active from spring through autumn. Always carry bear bells and bear spray when hiking.