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Mount Ikoma Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Mount Ikoma
Mount Ikoma had a Black Bear report in Heguri Midorigaoka 6-chome on April 10, 2026. No new incidents have been reported in the past 30 days. Recent activity is quiet, though this area has past records. The area has 12 recorded incidents in total.
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生駒市在住ですが、生駒山系での目撃情報は結局イノシシだという事です。
今のところ、まだ精華町から生駒山系までは移動していないようです。
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 December 5, 2025 in Komorebi Park, Kyoto, 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), Komorebi Park (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.