Mountains & Hiking · Aichi
Sanage yama Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Sanage yama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Sanage yama saw its most recent black bear report on April 22, 2026 at Toyota 西市野々町, where several calls of an Asian black bear were heard from below the observation deck cliff, and the calls seemed to come from more than one direction. That kind of report is a sharp reminder that the area is still active, not just a place with old sightings on the books.
Across 31 black bear sightings in Sanage yama, the most active places have been around Seto and Toyota, with repeated reports from Seto 海上町, Seto 上山路町, Seto 下半田川町, Seto 片草町, and Toyota 広田. Activity has peaked in April 2023 with 3 reports, then again in May 2023 with 2, while later years show continued movement in October 2024, July 2025, October 2025, November 2025, and December 2025, all with 1 report each.
Sanage yama Bear Incident Map
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山頂西から団九郎の岩屋北の山道で10-15m先の谷を走ってく熊を目撃されてるんだ、けっこう至近距離だな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Sanage yama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Sanage yama?
Sanage yama has recorded 31 bear incidents in total, with 1 reported in the last 30 days and 0 in the last 7 days. These reports are compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions, and can be viewed on the incident map.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Sanage yama?
The most recent bear sighting in Sanage yama was on April 22, 2026 in Toyota 西市野々町, Aichi, where 2 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Sanage yama?
Recent bear sightings in Sanage yama have been concentrated in Toki (9), Toki 鶴里町柿野 (5), Seto 海上町 (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Sanage yama?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Sanage yama?
Sanage 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.