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Mount Ibuki Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Ibuki, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Ibuki has seen a fresh black bear report in Ooyori cho, Nagahama City on November 20, 2025, when a resident spotted a bear like animal in a paddy field at about 23:30 and called it in around 23:40. A cub was also sighted near Teratani Fureai Park at Anegawa Dam Park in Maibara City on November 16, 2025, and the park was closed for safety starting around 15:00 on November 17.
The busiest ground has been along the Sekigahara side and in Ibigawa, with repeated reports in Sekigahara Oaza Nogami, Ootaka, and Ibigawa Kasuga Rokugou and Ibigawa Kasuga Kawai. Activity has peaked in July 2024 with 10 incidents and June 2024 with 7, while the area has recorded 134 black bear sightings overall.
Mount Ibuki Bear Incident Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Ibuki
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Ibuki?
Mount Ibuki has 134 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 Ibuki?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Ibuki was on November 19, 2025 in Ooyori-cho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, Shiga, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Ibuki?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Ibuki have been concentrated in Sekigahara 大字玉 (17), Ibigawa 春日六合 (13), Sekigahara 大字関ケ原 (13). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Ibuki?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Ibuki?
Mount Ibuki 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.