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Mount Kasagi Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Kasagi, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Kasagi has seen its most recent bear trouble on March 28, 2026, when 2 black bears were sighted around 23:30 on an agricultural road in Nakagaito, Tsubai, Yamashiro cho, Kizugawa City. That same date also brought another report from Kizugawa Yamashirocho Kamikoma, adding to a run of late winter and early spring sightings in the area.
The busiest ground has been around Kizugawa City and nearby Nara towns, including Kamo cho, Yamashiro cho, Ninnikusencho, Besshiyocho, and Sakaharacho. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 45 reports and November 2025 with 39, while March 2026 has already reached 9; across this area, there have been 200 black bear sightings in total.
Mount Kasagi Bear Incident Map
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木津川市に集中してるのか。今年だけで193件って相当な数だ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Kasagi
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Kasagi?
Mount Kasagi has 200 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 Kasagi?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Kasagi was on March 28, 2026 in Agricultural road at Nakagaito, Tsubai, Yamashiro-cho, Kizugawa City, Kyoto, where 2 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Kasagi?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Kasagi have been concentrated in Kizugawa Umemidai 3-chome (12), Kizugawa Umedani (9), Kizugawa Kamocho-Hokkejino (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Kasagi?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Kasagi?
Mount Kasagi 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.