Mountains & Hiking · Toyama
Daishi ga take Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Daishi 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.
Daishi ga take is seeing fresh bear activity near the city edge, where on April 29, 2026 at about 06:25 in Takaoka an animal believed to be a black bear was sighted at the border of the city; staff and police checked the area and did not find the bear, but tracks were confirmed. Just days earlier, on April 24, 2026 in Himi Awara, a mature black bear was captured on a bear AI camera along the Nakataniuchi Awahara forest road, showing that bears are still moving through the surrounding hills and forest routes.
The busiest areas in this record are Takaoka and Himi, with repeated sightings in Takaoka Uchijima, Takaoka Fushikikokufu, Takaoka Momohashi, Himi Hayakashi, Himi Sakaemachi, and Himi Awara. Activity has been strongest in June 2025 with 10 incidents, then August 2025 with 7, October 2024 with 7, and July 2025 with 6, while the area has now reached 352 black bear sightings overall.
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how many of these actually involve cubs versus just one adult moving around?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Daishi ga take
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Daishi ga take?
Daishi ga take has recorded 352 bear incidents in total, with 3 reported in the last 30 days and 3 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 Daishi ga take?
The most recent bear sighting in Daishi ga take was on April 28, 2026 in Takaoka, Toyama, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Daishi ga take?
Recent bear sightings in Daishi ga take have been concentrated in Himi Nakayachi (8), Himi Nishihoonoki (6), Himi Uwada (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Daishi ga take?
Activity is elevated. 3 of the 3 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Daishi ga take?
Daishi 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.