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Mount Makihata Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Makihata, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Makihata has stayed active with black bears, and the most recent report came on April 4, 2026 in Minamiuonuma Takiya, where one cub was observed. Earlier on March 25, 2026, two separate sightings came from Minamiuonuma Nagasaki near the national highway, close to homes and an elementary school, and both involved a young bear about 0.5 meters long.
The busiest areas have been around Minamiuonuma, especially Nagasaki, Edayoshi, Muikamachi, and Maiko, with bears also turning up at the mountain edge in Daiue. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 283 reports, stayed very high in November 2025 with 137, and remained active into December 2025 with 13 and March 2026 with 5. This area has recorded 997 black bear sightings overall.
Mount Makihata Bear Incident Map
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12月に入ってから毎日のように報告されてるけど、この集中ぶりはずいぶんと異常だ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Makihata
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Makihata?
Mount Makihata has recorded 997 bear incidents in total, with 1 reported in the last 30 days and 0 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 Makihata?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Makihata was on April 4, 2026 in Minamiuonuma Takiya, Niigata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Makihata?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Makihata have been concentrated in Minamiuonuma Yoshiyama-shinden (14), Minamiuonuma Yamaya (8), Minamiuonuma Hachiryu-shinden (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Makihata?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Makihata?
Mount Makihata 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.