Mountains & Hiking · Yamagata
Kamuro yama Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kamuro yama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kamuro yama saw its most striking recent report on November 16, 2025 at Yuzawa, when 2 black bears were posted there. That same run of sightings includes a bear crossing the road near the old Nakayama Elementary School in Yuzawa Akinomiya on November 10, 2025, about 100 m from the nearest house, which shows how close these encounters are getting to the settled edge.
The busiest ground has been around Yuzawa, Yuzawa Akinomiya, and Kaneyama, where bears keep turning up along roads, fields, and house edges. Activity has been heaviest in October 2025 with 28 reports and stayed high in September 2025 with 27, while November 2025 has already brought 5 more; across all of Kamuro yama, the area has recorded 117 black bear sightings.
Kamuro yama Bear Incident Map
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11月に入ってからも湯沢市で次々と目撃されてるから、この山域はずいぶんクマが活動してるんだな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kamuro yama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kamuro yama?
Kamuro yama has 117 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 Kamuro yama?
The most recent bear sighting in Kamuro yama was on November 16, 2025 in Yuzawa, Akita, where 2 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kamuro yama?
Recent bear sightings in Kamuro yama have been concentrated in Yuzawa (41), Kaneyama (24), Kaneyama Ariya (24). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kamuro yama?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Kamuro yama?
Kamuro yama 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.