Mountains & Hiking · Niigata
Eburi sashi dake Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Eburi sashi dake, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Eburi sashi dake’s latest black bear report came on February 18, 2026 in Sekikawa 大字鮖谷, where a passerby saw a cub about 50 cm long and watched it move toward the river. Another bear was also reported in Sekikawa 大字鮖谷 on January 3, 2026 near homes in Ankaku, Sekikawa Village, showing that bears are still appearing close to settled areas.
Most of the activity has clustered in Sekikawa 大字鮖谷, with other reports also coming from Ankaku, Sekikawa Village, Tainai 宮久, and Oguni around Tamagawa and Kotamagawa. The busiest stretch came in September 2025 with 15 sightings, while November 2025 had 3 and both October 2025 and July 2025 had 2 and 3 respectively, and this area has logged 43 black bear sightings in total.
Eburi sashi dake Bear Incident Map
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9月だけで6件も出ているのか、秋口に集中してるんだ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Eburi sashi dake
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Eburi sashi dake?
Eburi sashi dake has 43 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 Eburi sashi dake?
The most recent bear sighting in Eburi sashi dake was on February 18, 2026 in Sekikawa 大字鮖谷, Niigata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Eburi sashi dake?
Recent bear sightings in Eburi sashi dake have been concentrated in Oguni Kotamagawa (10), Sekikawa 大字鮖谷 (9), Oguni Katakai (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Eburi sashi dake?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Eburi sashi dake?
Eburi sashi dake 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.