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Mount Haku Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Haku, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Haku saw a black bear in Shirakawa Hirase on October 31, 2025, making that the latest report in the area. The previous Shirakawa Hirase sighting came on October 17, 2025 at 06:00, and both were part of a run of recent activity in the same valley.
Most of the activity is centered in Shirakawa Hirase, with additional reports from Shirakawa Kidani and Hakusan near the stretch between Hyakuman Rock on Route 33 and Ichinose Visitor Center. The pace was heaviest in August 2025, which had 6 reports, while June 2025 had 4 and October 2025 had 2; across Mount Haku there have been 49 black bear sightings overall.
Mount Haku Bear Incident Map
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白川村に集中してるな。10月末までに49件ってことは、ここ数ヶ月だけでもずいぶん頻繁に出てきてるんだ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Haku
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Haku?
Mount Haku has 49 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 Haku?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Haku was on October 30, 2025 in Shirakawa Hirase, Gifu, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Haku?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Haku have been concentrated in Shirakawa Hirase (34), Shirakawa Kidani (7), Hakusan (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Haku?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Haku?
Mount Haku 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.