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Ryouzen yama Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Ryouzen yama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Ryouzen yama has a fresh black bear report from November 21, 2025 on the Fujiwara-dake trail in Yamaguchi, Fujiwara-cho, Inabe City, where a man descending the mountain saw a bear about 1 meter long at roughly 50 meters away around 2:30 p.m. The most recent follow-up came from Maibara City on November 12, 2025, when a bear capture was completed in a city training report.
The strongest activity has been around Ogaki and Sekigahara, with repeated reports in those mountain and town edge areas, and the busiest years in the record cluster in January 2014, January 2006, and January 2010. Across 27 black bear sightings in this area, the reports show that winter and early January have been the most active times, with January 2014 bringing 6 incidents and January 2006 bringing 6 more.
Ryouzen yama Bear Incident Map
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関ヶ原町に2014年1月は数日連続で出没してるけど、その後は報告がまばらになってるのは何か変わったんだろう。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Ryouzen yama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Ryouzen yama?
Ryouzen yama has 27 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 Ryouzen yama?
The most recent bear sighting in Ryouzen yama was on November 21, 2025 in Yamaguchi, Fujiwara-cho, Inabe City (Fujiwara-dake trail), Mie, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Ryouzen yama?
Recent bear sightings in Ryouzen yama have been concentrated in Sekigahara 大字玉 (8), Sekigahara 大字山中 (8), Sekigahara 大字藤下 (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Ryouzen yama?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Ryouzen yama?
Ryouzen 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.