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Kin fun take Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kin fun take, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kin fun take saw its most recent black bear report on December 8, 2025 in Amemori, Takatsuki-cho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, where a driver spotted a single bear about 1 meter long crossing a prefectural road around 06:50. That kind of road crossing near settled ground is exactly what has been showing up in the latest reports around Nagahama City and nearby parts of Maibara City.
The busiest stretch has been around Nagahama City, especially Kinomoto, Takatsuki-cho, and Takayama-cho, with additional reports in Ibigawa and Maibara City. Activity peaked in October 2024 with 8 sightings, July 2024 with 9, and again in November 2025 with 5, and this area has logged 104 black bear sightings overall.
Kin fun take Bear Incident Map
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11月だけで長浜市内の複数の場所で相次いでるから、山じゃなくて民家や県道にまで下りてきてるんだな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kin fun take
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kin fun take?
Kin fun take has 104 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 Kin fun take?
The most recent bear sighting in Kin fun take was on December 8, 2025 in Amemori, Takatsuki-cho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, Shiga, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kin fun take?
Recent bear sightings in Kin fun take have been concentrated in Ibigawa (42), Ibigawa 西横山 (16), Ibigawa 日坂 (15). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kin fun take?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Kin fun take?
Kin fun 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.