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Mount Funagata Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Funagata, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Funagata has been seeing black bear activity all around the mountain towns, and the most recent hard report came from Sakunami, Aoba Ward, Sendai, where a single bear was seen rummaging through a garbage collection area at a hot spring inn on December 30, 2025. No injuries were reported, but that kind of food related visit is the sort of thing that keeps rangers alert.
The busiest ground has been around Sendai and Higashine City, with other reports also coming from Izumi Ward and nearby residential edges. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 12 reports, then stayed active in November 2025 with 3 and December 2025 with 1. Across this area, there have been 51 black bear sightings in total.
Mount Funagata Bear Incident Map
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Most of these 51 incidents are clustering in Sendai and Higashine rather than spread across the whole area.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Funagata
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Funagata?
Mount Funagata has 51 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 Funagata?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Funagata was on December 30, 2025 in Sakunami, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Funagata?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Funagata have been concentrated in Sendai (26), Higashine 大字関山 (6), Sendai Okura (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Funagata?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Funagata?
Mount Funagata 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.