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Chourou ga take Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Chourou ga take, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Chourou ga take saw its most recent black bear report on March 30, 2026, when 1 black bear was seen in Nantan Miyamacho Takano. Just before that, Nantan Hiyoshicho Goma had 1 black bear on March 27, 2026, showing that bear activity is still moving through the area in late winter and early spring.
The busiest places in this record are Nantan Miyamacho, where reports have repeatedly turned up in Tsurugaoka, Itahashi, Morisato, Hara, Shimoyoshida, and Ono, along with nearby Nantan Hiyoshicho Goma and Kyotamba Sakabara. Activity peaks in October 2025, when the area logged 10 sightings, with other busy stretches in June 2025 with 7 and May 2025 with 6, and Chourou ga take has recorded 402 black bear sightings overall.
Chourou ga take Bear Incident Map
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Four reports in a single day around Nantan Miyamacho on October 28th? Is that one individual moving through the area or separate incidents?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Chourou ga take
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Chourou ga take?
Chourou ga take has 402 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 Chourou ga take?
The most recent bear sighting in Chourou ga take was on March 29, 2026 in Nantan Miyamacho-Takano, Kyoto, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Chourou ga take?
Recent bear sightings in Chourou ga take have been concentrated in Nantan Miyamacho-Takano (10), Nantan Hiyoshicho-Goma (9), Nantan Hiyoshicho-Hatago (9). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Chourou ga take?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Chourou ga take?
Chourou ga take 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.