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Hachibuse yama Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Hachibuse yama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Hachibuse yama has a fresh black bear report from April 29, 2026 at 06:25 in Takaoka, where a bear like animal was sighted at the city border, then city staff and police checked the area and found tracks but no bear. Just before that, on April 24, 2026, a mature bear was captured by a bear AI camera on the Nakataniuchi Awahara forest road in the Himi Awara area, which shows bears are still moving through the lower forest edge.
The busiest places in this record are Takaoka and Himi, with repeated sightings around Uchijima, Fushiki Kokufu, Betsubashi, Hayakashi, Sakaemachi, and the Awahara forest road area. Activity was strongest in June 2025 with 10 incidents, and it stayed elevated through July 2025 with 6, August 2025 with 7, then October 2025, November 2025, and December 2025 with 4 each; across all of this, the area has logged 342 black bear sightings overall.
Hachibuse yama Bear Incident Map
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12月25日に氷見市で続けて出てるな。
Hiking in bear country
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Hachibuse yama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Hachibuse yama?
Hachibuse yama has recorded 342 bear incidents in total, with 3 reported in the last 30 days and 3 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 Hachibuse yama?
The most recent bear sighting in Hachibuse yama was on April 28, 2026 in Takaoka, Toyama, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Hachibuse yama?
Recent bear sightings in Hachibuse yama have been concentrated in Himi Nakayachi (8), Himi Nishihoonoki (6), Himi Uwada (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Hachibuse yama?
Activity is elevated. 3 of the 3 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Hachibuse yama?
Hachibuse yama 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.