Mountains & Hiking · Nagano
Oku Chausu yama Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Oku Chausu yama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Oku Chausu yama’s latest black bear report came on September 24, 2025 in Takagi, where a single adult bear was seen at 9:00. Just two days earlier, another adult bear was reported in Iida at 9:00 on September 22, 2025, and a bear was also seen in Shizuoka on September 2, 2025 at 16:30.
The most active ground has been Iida 上村 and Oshika, with repeated sightings there through June and July 2025 and earlier reports in July 2024 and August 2024. Activity was busiest in July 2025 with 4 incidents, followed by September 2025 with 3, while Oku Chausu yama has logged 12 black bear sightings overall.
Oku Chausu yama Bear Incident Map
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飯田市上村で6月から7月にかけて3回も報告されてるって、同じ個体がずっと出没してるのかな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Oku Chausu yama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Oku Chausu yama?
Oku Chausu yama has 12 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 Oku Chausu yama?
The most recent bear sighting in Oku Chausu yama was on September 24, 2025 in Takagi, Nagano, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Oku Chausu yama?
Recent bear sightings in Oku Chausu yama have been concentrated in Oshika (6), Iida 上村 (3), Takagi (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Oku Chausu yama?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Oku Chausu yama?
Oku Chausu yama 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.