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Kasumizawa take Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kasumizawa take, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kasumizawa take has been seeing black bear activity close to home, with the latest serious report coming from Matsumoto on April 27, 2026, when 2 black bears were involved and a female bear was followed by a cub. Recent reports also came in from Takayama and Azusagawa, Matsumoto City, including late night and early morning sightings, showing that bears are still moving through the area.
The most active areas have been Takayama, Matsumoto, and the Hirayu and Okuhida Onsenkyo Murakami parts of Takayama, while activity has peaked in November 2025 with 15 reports and June 2025 with 14. Across 398 black bear sightings in Kasumizawa take, the pattern has stayed focused on these same mountain and settlement edges rather than spreading evenly across the area.
Kasumizawa take Bear Incident Map
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11月だけで高山市に集中してるのか、396件も報告されてるなら相当な頻度なんだ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kasumizawa take
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kasumizawa take?
Kasumizawa take has recorded 398 bear incidents in total, with 1 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Kasumizawa take?
The most recent bear sighting in Kasumizawa take 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 Kasumizawa take?
Recent bear sightings in Kasumizawa take have been concentrated in Takayama (41), Takayama 奥飛騨温泉郷村上 (30), Matsumoto (28). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kasumizawa take?
Activity is elevated. 1 of the 1 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Kasumizawa take?
Kasumizawa take 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.