Mountains & Hiking · Nagano
Daitenjou take Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Daitenjou take, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Daitenjou take saw its most recent black bear report on April 16, 2026 in Azumino, where 1 adult bear was spotted. That fits a very active run of sightings in Azumino, including 穂高有明 on November 22, 2025 and October 21, 2025, plus another Azumino report on November 17, 2025 in Ōmachi when 4 black bears were recorded.
Most of the activity has centered on Azumino, with Ōmachi also standing out, and the pace has been heaviest in June 2025 with 10 incidents and July 2025 with 8. The area has logged 48 black bear sightings overall, with a clear cluster through September 2025, October 2025, and November 2025 after quieter months in late 2024 and early 2025.
Daitenjou take Bear Incident Map
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Five sightings in Azumino within a single week at the end of October, including a mother with her cub.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Daitenjou take
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Daitenjou take?
Daitenjou take has recorded 48 bear incidents in total, with 1 reported in the last 30 days and 0 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 Daitenjou take?
The most recent bear sighting in Daitenjou take was on April 15, 2026 in Azumino, Nagano, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Daitenjou take?
Recent bear sightings in Daitenjou take have been concentrated in Azumino (30), Azumino 穂高有明 (10), Ōmachi (7). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Daitenjou take?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Daitenjou take?
Daitenjou 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.