Mountains & Hiking · Gifu
Mount Kasa Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Kasa, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
On December 19, 2025 at 2:00 in Takayama 奥飛騨温泉郷村上, a black bear was reported, the most recent incident in Mount Kasa. Earlier in the same area, Takayama also logged sightings on November 21, 2025 at 5:00 and on November 10, 2025 at 21:00, showing that bear activity has continued into late autumn and winter.
The busiest ground has been around Takayama, including 奥飛騨温泉郷村上 and 奥飛騨温泉郷今見, with Ōmachi also seeing multiple bears. Activity peaks in November 2025 with 5 reports, matches September 2025 with 5, and remains elevated in October 2025 with 4; across Mount Kasa, there have been 295 black bear sightings in total.
Mount Kasa Bear Incident Map
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four reports in takayama within five days in late november. is there something drawing them to that specific area during that time, or just coincidence?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Kasa
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Kasa?
Mount Kasa has 295 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 Kasa?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Kasa was on December 18, 2025 in Takayama 奥飛騨温泉郷村上, Gifu, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Kasa?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Kasa have been concentrated in Takayama (49), Takayama 奥飛騨温泉郷村上 (41), Takayama 奥飛騨温泉郷今見 (13). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Kasa?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Kasa?
Mount Kasa 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.