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Mount Daibosatsu Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Daibosatsu, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Daibosatsu has been seeing fresh black bear activity, with a bear reported in Kosuge 池ノ尻 on November 21, 2025 at 18:00. The same day brought another sighting in Kosuge Village at 09:00, and Kosuge 川久保 was also marked on November 20, 2025 at 18:20, so the recent pressure is sitting close to village edges and familiar valley ground.
The busiest ground in this area has been Kosuge and Koshu City, with more reports also coming from Tabayama Okuaki and Enzan High School. Activity has been strongest in November 2025, which has already seen 12 incidents, after 6 in August 2025, 3 in September 2025, and 2 in October 2025; across the full record, 86 black bear sightings have been logged here.
Mount Daibosatsu Bear Incident Map
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Kosuge has had multiple reports in just the past week, which is a lot of activity concentrated in one small area.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Daibosatsu
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Daibosatsu?
Mount Daibosatsu has 86 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 Daibosatsu?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Daibosatsu was on November 21, 2025 in Kosuge 池ノ尻, Tokyo, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Daibosatsu?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Daibosatsu have been concentrated in Koshu (12), Kosuge 川久保 (7), Tabayama Okuaki (7). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Daibosatsu?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Daibosatsu?
Mount Daibosatsu 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.