Mountains & Hiking · Tochigi
Sanpon Yarigatake Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Sanpon Yarigatake, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Sanpon Yarigatake has been seeing fresh black bear activity in the Nasu area, where on April 26, 2026 at 14:50 two bears were reported near Yumoto, on the road about 400 m east of Tōge no Chaya. Each bear was described as about 1.5 m long, and the same day brought more bear reports in Nasu and Nasushiobara.
The busiest ground in this area has been around Nasu and Nasushiobara, with repeated sightings also reaching Nishigo. Activity has been strongest in June 2024 with 20 reports and August 2025 with 16, while October 2025 and November 2025 each saw 7, showing that bear presence has stayed steady across several seasons. This area has recorded 131 black bear sightings overall.
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三本槍岳周辺で120件も出没報告があるなんて、相当な頻度で出てるんだ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Sanpon Yarigatake
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Sanpon Yarigatake?
Sanpon Yarigatake has recorded 131 bear incidents in total, with 11 reported in the last 30 days and 3 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 Sanpon Yarigatake?
The most recent bear sighting in Sanpon Yarigatake was on April 26, 2026 in Nasu 大丸, Tochigi, where 2 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Sanpon Yarigatake?
Recent bear sightings in Sanpon Yarigatake have been concentrated in Nasu (48), Nasushiobara (9), Nasu 大丸 (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Sanpon Yarigatake?
Activity has slowed. 3 incidents in the last 7 days, 11 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Sanpon Yarigatake?
Sanpon Yarigatake 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.