Mountains & Hiking · Nagano
Mount Kashimayari Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Kashimayari, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Kashimayari is seeing fresh bear activity nearby, and the most striking recent report came on December 7, 2025 at HAKUBA47 Winter Sports Park in Hakuba Village, where an adult black bear was filmed sprinting after a man on a snowskate and failed to catch up. Another report from the same day at the same ski area described a bear moving close to people near the slopes, which shows the Hakuba side of the mountain is still drawing attention from bears in winter.
Across this area, Hakuba has been the busiest name in the reports, with more recent sightings there than anywhere else in the immediate mountain zone, while Ōmachi has also stayed active with adult bears and a mother with cubs. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 56 incidents and stayed high in November 2025 with 35, before dropping through winter; even so, the area has logged 241 black bear sightings overall.
Mount Kashimayari Bear Incident Map
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白馬村と大町市に集中してるのか、11月中旬から毎日のように出てるんだ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Kashimayari
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Kashimayari?
Mount Kashimayari has recorded 241 bear incidents in total, with 6 reported in the last 30 days and 3 in the last 7 days. These reports are compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions, and can be viewed on the incident map.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Mount Kashimayari?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Kashimayari was on April 24, 2026 in Hakuba, Nagano, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Kashimayari?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Kashimayari have been concentrated in Ōmachi (67), Hakuba (30), Hakuba Hokujo (11). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Kashimayari?
Activity is elevated. 3 of the 6 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Kashimayari?
Mount Kashimayari 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.