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Mount Kita Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Kita, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Kita has had 10 recorded black bear sightings and the most recent was on 2025-07-19 18:00 in Ina, where a single black bear was seen. It is not especially busy lately with only 1 sighting so far in July 2025 compared with several in summer months of prior years.
Most of the recent activity clusters around Minami-Alps and nearby Ashiyasu-ashikura with multiple summer evening reports in 2023 and 2024, and a lone earlier report in 2020 at Nirasaki Marunomachi-Shimotsuburai. The clear numbers are 10 total sightings across the record and monthly counts showing peaks in 2023-07 with 3 and 2024-07 with 2.
Mount Kita Bear Incident Map
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早川町奈良田と南アルプス市芦安に集中してるのが目立つけど、10件という件数そのものはそこまで多くない印象だな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Kita
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Kita?
Mount Kita has 10 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 Kita?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Kita was on July 19, 2025 in Ina, 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 Kita?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Kita have been concentrated in Minami-Alps (4), Minami-Alps Ashiyasu-ashikura (3), Ina (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Kita?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Kita?
Mount Kita 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.