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Gongensan Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Gongensan, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Gongensan has seen black bear activity continue into late spring, with a bear sighted near Gifu Family Park in Gifu 出屋敷 on April 23, 2026 and another report the same day in Gifu 北野北, where the park was temporarily closed and patrols were put in place. A separate sighting followed in Gifu 蕪城町 on April 28, 2026, when a park in Gifu City was briefly shut after an animal believed to be a bear was reported.
The busiest stretch in the records comes from Gifu and Yamagata, with repeated sightings around Gifu Family Park and more reports near schools and neighborhoods in Yamagata 椎倉 and Yamagata 高木. Activity also peaked in October with 4 incidents, while December 2025 and January 2026 each had 2, and Gongensan has logged 55 black bear sightings in total.
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1月22日の関市、1月17日の岐阜市と、この冬も立て続けに出没してるけど、関市と岐阜市に集中してるのが気になるな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Gongensan
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Gongensan?
Gongensan has recorded 55 bear incidents in total, with 6 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 Gongensan?
The most recent bear sighting in Gongensan was on April 27, 2026 in Gifu 蕪城町, Gifu, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Gongensan?
Recent bear sightings in Gongensan have been concentrated in Mino Oyada (5), Gifu 北野北 (3), Yamagata 椎倉 (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Gongensan?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 6 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Gongensan?
Gongensan 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.