Mountains & Hiking · Gifu
Sarugabanba yama Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Sarugabanba yama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Sarugabanba yama saw one of the closest recent encounters on November 9 in Shirakawa Omaki, where a black bear was found inside a snow shed and tried to climb over the concrete wall toward the dam lake side. The bear was about 1.2 meters tall, and that kind of bold movement near a structure is exactly what makes this area worth watching closely.
Most of the activity has been centered in Shirakawa Hirase, with repeated reports there on October 20, October 30, October 31, and November 10, plus another encounter in Shirakawa Iishima on November 12 and a sighting in Hida 河合町元田 on November 15. The pace has been heaviest in October, which brought 30 incidents, while November has already added 4, and this place has recorded 671 black bear sightings overall.
Sarugabanba yama Bear Incident Map
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白川村に集中してるのが目立つけど、669件って出没情報としてはずいぶん多いな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Sarugabanba yama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Sarugabanba yama?
Sarugabanba yama has 671 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 Sarugabanba yama?
The most recent bear sighting in Sarugabanba yama was on November 15, 2025 in Hida 河合町元田, Gifu, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Sarugabanba yama?
Recent bear sightings in Sarugabanba yama have been concentrated in Shirakawa Hirase (38), Shirakawa Ogimachi (15), Shirakawa Maki (14). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Sarugabanba yama?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Sarugabanba yama?
Sarugabanba 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.