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Mount Mizugaki Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Mizugaki, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Mizugaki has seen 10 recorded black bear sightings in the dataset, with the most recent incident on 2025-10-31 09:00 at Kawakami 大字大深山 involving one adult bear. Sightings are not heavy lately with only 1 report in 2025-10 and single reports in 2025-08 and 2025-07.
Most of the action has been around Hokuto, which appears in several past entries including sightings in 2025-08, 2025-07, and earlier years, and the dataset totals 10 sightings. The sequence shows occasional single-bear reports and two bears once in 2021-05 at Kōfu Kuroberacho, but overall recent months show low activity.
Mount Mizugaki Bear Incident Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Mizugaki
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Mizugaki?
Mount Mizugaki 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 Mizugaki?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Mizugaki was on October 31, 2025 in Kawakami 大字大深山, 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 Mizugaki?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Mizugaki have been concentrated in Hokuto (5), Kōfu Kuroberacho (2), Kawakami 大字大深山 (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Mizugaki?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Mizugaki?
Mount Mizugaki 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.