Mountains & Hiking · Nagano
Ogawayama Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Ogawayama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Ogawayama saw a single black bear on 2025-10-31 at Kawakami 大字大深山, the most recent entry in a record that lists 8 total sightings. Activity has been sparse lately with only one sighting in October 2025 and one in August 2025, so it does not feel busy right now.
Most of the action has been around Hokuto, which appears in multiple past entries including sightings in 2025-08, 2025-07, and earlier years, while Kōfu and Kawakami 大字大深山 each show up as single-event locations. The key numbers to note are the monthly counts showing one sighting in each listed month and the cumulative count of 8 sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Ogawayama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Ogawayama?
Ogawayama has 8 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 Ogawayama?
The most recent bear sighting in Ogawayama 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 Ogawayama?
Recent bear sightings in Ogawayama have been concentrated in Hokuto (4), Kawakami 大字大深山 (1), Kōfu (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Ogawayama?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Ogawayama?
Ogawayama 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.