Mountains & Hiking · Niigata
Naka no take Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Naka no take, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
In Naka no take, the most striking recent report came from Minamiuonuma Myoonji on December 15, 2025, when residents first found bear tracks at 18:00 and then saw 1 black bear at 09:00 that same day, with the animal’s body length still unknown. Earlier in the season, Minamiuonuma Yamaguchi saw a small bear about 0.5 m long in a persimmon tree on December 10, 2025, and another set of tracks there later pointed to a mother and cub.
The busiest ground has been around Minamiuonuma and Uonuma, especially in places like Myoonji, Yamaguchi, Anaji, Azechi shinden, and Oyuonsen, where sightings and tracks have kept turning up near homes, roads, rice fields, and fruit trees. Activity has clearly surged in October 2025 with 61 incidents, stayed high in November 2025 with 23, and then remained active into December 2025 with 4; across Naka no take, there have been 270 black bear sightings in total.
Naka no take Bear Incident Map
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黒土に集中してるのが気になる。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Naka no take
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Naka no take?
Naka no take has 270 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 Naka no take?
The most recent bear sighting in Naka no take was on December 15, 2025 in Minamiuonuma Myoonji, Niigata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Naka no take?
Recent bear sightings in Naka no take have been concentrated in Minamiuonuma Ogawa (16), Minamiuonuma Shimizuse (13), Minamiuonuma Yamaguchi (12). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Naka no take?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Naka no take?
Naka no take 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.