Mountains & Hiking · Gifu
Ozu gongensan Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Ozu gongensan, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Ozu gongensan has been seeing bears moving through the roads and village edges, and the most recent serious-looking report came from Ibigawa on November 17, 2025 at 1:00 when 1 black bear was spotted. Just before that, another bear was reported in Motosu Neo Kadowaki on November 16, 2025 at 9:00, which fits the recent run of nighttime and early morning sightings in this area.
The busiest ground has been around Ibigawa, with repeated reports from Tanigumi Arutori, Kitagata, and Sakauchi Sakamoto, while Motosu Neo Midori and Motosu Neo Kadowaki have also stayed active. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 6 incidents and remained high in November 2025 with 5, after July 2025 brought 9 and June 2025 brought 8; across the full record, Ozu gongensan has logged 287 black bear sightings.
Ozu gongensan Bear Incident Map
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揖斐川町に集中してるのか、この1ヶ月だけで10件以上報告されてるのは相当多いな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Ozu gongensan
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Ozu gongensan?
Ozu gongensan has 287 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 Ozu gongensan?
The most recent bear sighting in Ozu gongensan was on November 16, 2025 in Ibigawa, Gifu, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Ozu gongensan?
Recent bear sightings in Ozu gongensan have been concentrated in Ibigawa (31), Ibigawa 東津汲 (14), Ibigawa 西横山 (10). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Ozu gongensan?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Ozu gongensan?
Ozu gongensan 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.