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Mount Myōkō Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Myōkō, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Myōkō saw a black bear on April 24, 2026 in Shinano Kashiwabara, where an adult was reported. On April 20, 2026, another bear in Myoko 大字坂口新田 moved along a nearby block fence and fled into the woods, and the same day a bear tried to cross National Route 18 from the west before turning back into the mountains.
The busiest ground has been around Shinano Nojiri, Shinano Kashiwabara, and Myoko, with repeated reports also coming from Sekigawa and Shinano 土橋. Activity rose hard in October 2025 with 36 sightings, stayed high in July 2025 with 33, and remained active in September 2025 with 21 and June 2025 with 21, while the area has logged 399 black bear sightings overall.
Mount Myōkō Bear Incident Map
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11月の信濃町での目撃が相次いでるけど、12月になっても大字関川で出てるから、この辺りにクマが定着してるのか。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Myōkō
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Myōkō?
Mount Myōkō has recorded 399 bear incidents in total, with 8 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 Myōkō?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Myōkō was on April 23, 2026 in Shinano Kashiwabara, 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 Myōkō?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Myōkō have been concentrated in Myoko 大字赤倉 (16), Myoko (13), Myoko 大字田切 (10). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Myōkō?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 8 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Myōkō?
Mount Myōkō 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.