Mountains & Hiking · Yamanashi
Mount Kinpu Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Kinpu, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Kinpu has seen a black bear reported in Shosenkyo at Kamibatana, Kofu City on November 11, 2025, when a tourist watched a single bear cross the prefectural road near the Shosenkyo Green Line and head off toward the west. That is the most recent bear activity in this area, and it came after another sighting in Hokuto on August 27, 2025 and a night report in Hokuto on July 13, 2025.
The activity cluster leans toward Hokuto and the Yamanashi side around Mitomi Kawaura, with other reports reaching Kōfu and Kōfu Kuroberacho. Reports peak in May 2024, May 2021, and again in November 2025, with 15 black bear sightings recorded overall in this area.
Mount Kinpu Bear Incident Map
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Hokuto keeps appearing on this list. Is it the same one returning to that area, or just where reports happen to come through?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Kinpu
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Kinpu?
Mount Kinpu has 15 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 Kinpu?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Kinpu was on November 11, 2025 in Shosenkyo (Kamibatana, Kofu City), Yamanashi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Kinpu?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Kinpu have been concentrated in Hokuto (4), Yamanashi (2), Yamanashi Mitomi-Kawaura (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Kinpu?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Kinpu?
Mount Kinpu 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.