Mountains & Hiking · Shiga
Mount Bunagatake Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Bunagatake, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Bunagatake has seen its most recent black bear report on December 26, 2025 at Takashima Kamogawadaira 1 chome, where 1 bear was sighted in a field. Another close call came on December 11, 2025 in Otsu Wani kasuga 2 chome, and the area has now recorded 122 black bear sightings overall.
The busiest ground has been around Otsu and Takashima, with reports also coming from Kyoto Hanase Yamasucho and Takashima Shiroyamadai 2 chome. Activity has been strongest in October 2024 with 20 incidents, then again in June 2025 with 10, May 2025 with 9, and it has stayed active into November 2025 and December 2025 with 3 and 2 incidents respectively.
Mount Bunagatake Bear Incident Map
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Hachiyado had reports just three days apart at the end of October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Bunagatake
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Bunagatake?
Mount Bunagatake has 122 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 Bunagatake?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Bunagatake was on December 26, 2025 in Takashima Kamogawadaira 1-chome, Shiga, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Bunagatake?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Bunagatake have been concentrated in Otsu Minamikomatsu (12), Kyoto (11), Otsu Hachiyado (7). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Bunagatake?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Bunagatake?
Mount Bunagatake 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.