Mountains & Hiking · Nagano
Mount Hotakadake Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Hotakadake, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Hotakadake saw a black bear encounter in Matsumoto on April 27, 2026, when a female bear was followed by a cub, making that the most notable recent report. The latest cluster also includes sightings in Takayama and Ōmachi, showing that bears are still moving through the local mountain corridors.
The heaviest activity has come out of Takayama, with additional reports in Azumino, and the monthly count has stayed busiest in June 2025 with 6 incidents, while May 2025, October 2025, and November 2025 each recorded 4. Across Mount Hotakadake, there have been 123 black bear sightings overall, and the pattern here has remained active through late summer and autumn.
Mount Hotakadake Bear Incident Map
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Takayama keeps appearing in these reports, five times since late September alone.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Hotakadake
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Hotakadake?
Mount Hotakadake has recorded 123 bear incidents in total, with 1 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 Mount Hotakadake?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Hotakadake was on April 27, 2026 in Matsumoto, Nagano, where 2 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Hotakadake?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Hotakadake have been concentrated in Takayama (90), Matsumoto (11), Takayama 奥飛騨温泉郷村上 (7). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Hotakadake?
Activity is elevated. 1 of the 1 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Hotakadake?
Mount Hotakadake 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.