Mountains & Hiking · Saitama
Dou Heizan Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Dou Heizan, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Dou Heizan has been seeing black bear activity stretching into the roads and tourist edges, with a bear thought to be an Asian black bear spotted on April 28, 2026 at Nagatoro, just off Kita Sakura Street in Nagatoro Town. Earlier, on April 1, 2026, two bears were sighted in Minano Shimotano, including a cub and an adult near the Minano Yorii tollbooth area.
The busiest ground has been around Minano and nearby approaches, including Minano Shimotano, Minano Nakanodai, and the area near the Minano Nagatoro IC, with other reports at Kananojo Town and along the Misawa Bridge upstream vicinity. Activity peaks in November 2025 with 39 incidents and October 2025 with 35, and the area has recorded 190 black bear sightings overall.
Dou Heizan Bear Incident Map
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2月だけで皆野町周辺に集中してるのは、去年と比べてどうなんだろう。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Dou Heizan
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Dou Heizan?
Dou Heizan has recorded 190 bear incidents in total, with 5 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Dou Heizan?
The most recent bear sighting in Dou Heizan was on April 28, 2026 in Nagatoro, Saitama, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Dou Heizan?
Recent bear sightings in Dou Heizan have been concentrated in Yokoze (19), Chichibu Kamikagemori (6), Yokoze 中道 (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Dou Heizan?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 5 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Dou Heizan?
Dou Heizan 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.