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Mount Kurohime Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Kurohime, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Kurohime’s latest sharp warning came on April 26, 2026 in Nagano Nakazone, where an adult black bear was reported. That followed another adult bear on April 24 in Shinano Kashiwabara, and the same day brought a second sighting in Nagano Kitago, showing that the edges of Nagano and Shinano have stayed active in late April.
The most active areas in this record are Nagano, Shinano, Iizuna, and nearby Myoko, with reports clustering in places like Kashiwabara, Furumachi, Togakushi, and Furuma. Activity peaks in summer and fall, with July bringing 48 incidents, October bringing 42, June bringing 37, and September bringing 31, while winter drops much lower; across all records, the area has logged 403 black bear sightings.
Mount Kurohime Bear Incident Map
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信濃町と大字関川に集中してるな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Kurohime
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Kurohime?
Mount Kurohime has recorded 403 bear incidents in total, with 13 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 Mount Kurohime?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Kurohime was on April 25, 2026 in Nagano Nakazone, 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 Kurohime?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Kurohime have been concentrated in Shinano Furuma (12), Myoko 大字田切 (9), Myoko 関川 (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Kurohime?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 13 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Kurohime?
Mount Kurohime 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.