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Mount Ōmine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Ōmine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Ōmine has been seeing black bear activity right into the latest reports, and the most recent incident came on May 6, 2026 in Kamikitayama, where 1 black bear was recorded. Earlier in the season, Tenkawa Dorogawa had 1 black bear on January 18, 2026, showing that the reports have not stopped with winter.
The activity is centered most often around Kamikitayama and the Kawakami area, with other recent reports in Nishihara district, Kamikitayama Village, Kurotaki Wakigawa, Kawakami Ikari, Kawakami Otaki, Kawakami Hitoji, and Kawakami Ido. The busiest stretch came in November 2025, which saw 9 reports, while the area has logged 26 black bear sightings overall, with smaller clusters also in May 2025, June 2025, August 2025, September 2025, October 2025, December 2025, and January 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Ōmine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Ōmine?
Mount Ōmine has recorded 26 bear incidents in total, with 1 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 Ōmine?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Ōmine was on December 2, 2025 in Kawakami Ikari, Nara, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Ōmine?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Ōmine have been concentrated in Kamikitayama (5), Kawakami Ikari (3), Kurotaki Wakigawa (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Ōmine?
Activity is elevated. 1 of the 1 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Ōmine?
Mount Ōmine 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.