Mountains & Hiking · Hiroshima
Mount Hiba Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Hiba, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Hiba saw its most recent black bear incident on November 7, 2025, in Shobara Hiwacho Mitsugaichi, where one bear about 80 cm long and two bears about 60 cm long were seen while driving on the prefectural road. Another strong signal came on October 27, 2025, when a bear about 1 m long was observed walking in the same Shobara Hiwacho Mitsugaichi area.
The busiest ground has been around Shobara, especially Shobara Saijocho Hitotobara and Shobara Saijocho Kumano, with repeated road crossings, footprints in a field, and bears fleeing toward the hillside. Activity peaked in July with 5 reports, stayed high in August with 4, then eased to 2 in September and 2 in October before November added 1 more, and Mount Hiba has logged 17 black bear sightings overall.
Mount Hiba Bear Incident Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Hiba
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Hiba?
Mount Hiba has 17 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 Hiba?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Hiba was on November 6, 2025 in Shobara Hiwacho-Mitsugaichi, Hiroshima, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Hiba?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Hiba have been concentrated in Shobara Saijocho-Hitotobara (6), Shobara Hiwacho-Mitsugaichi (2), Shobara Saijocho-Kumano (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Hiba?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Hiba?
Mount Hiba 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.