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Mount Ikoma Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Ikoma, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Ikoma’s latest black bear report came from Ikoma Ogurajicho on January 30, 2026 at 22:20, when 1 black bear was seen there. That same stretch of country has also seen recent reports in Komorebi Park on December 6, 2025, and in Seika Yamada and Kizugawa Kizugawadai 8-chome on December 5, 2025.
The most active pockets have been around Kizugawa Kizugawadai 7-chome and Kizugawa Kizugawadai 8-chome, along with Seika and nearby parts of Kizugawa, where sightings keep turning up near streets, parks, and neighborhood edges. Activity was busiest in November 2025 with 8 reports, then eased to 3 in December 2025 and 1 in January 2026, for 12 black bear sightings in total.
Mount Ikoma Bear Incident Map
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Comments (3)
怖い
京田辺に向かう旧道を200メートルほど下って右方向に山道があり、多分、その奥に東畑の人達の田畑ではと思いますが、その西側に自衛隊があります。
その山道を歩いていると3メートル程下の藪道を牛の子ほとの真っ黒な四つ足が歩いていました。
その時は私は、イノシシだと思い、人に気がついていない様子だったため、その場から足音を消しながら元来た道を戻りました。
今思えば、イノシシなら褐色なはずが、その動物は真っ黒でした。
牛の子よりは大きい感じで、よく太っていてビックリしましたが、まさか熊だとも考えずに忘れていました。
今から20年ほど前の話です。
私はその頃打田地蔵山で板金屋をしていました。
その頃は、琵琶湖北部の山奥で子連れ熊にあったことがありました。
でも、京田辺で熊などとは思いつきもしませんでした。
11月の精華町と12月の木津川市に集中してるけど、最近になって急に目撃情報が増えてる印象だな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Ikoma
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Ikoma?
Mount Ikoma has 12 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 Ikoma?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Ikoma was on January 30, 2026 in Ikoma Ogurajicho, Nara, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Ikoma?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Ikoma have been concentrated in Kizugawa Kizugawadai 8-chome (2), Seika Hikaridai 4-chome (2), Ikoma Ogurajicho (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Ikoma?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Ikoma?
Mount Ikoma 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.