Mountains & Hiking · Aomori
Mount Shirakami Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Shirakami, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Shirakami saw its most recent black bear report on March 19, 2026, when a bear was sighted near Kirara Nursery in the Masamichijiri district of Fukaura. Just before that, a juvenile bear about 70 cm long was seen on March 18, 2026 near Kirara Nursery School in the Shodojiri district of Fukaura, with another report the same day from the Moriyama area.
The most active places in this record are Fukaura, especially Moriyama, Kurosaki, Hisada, and the Kirara Nursery area, where sightings keep turning up around the town edge. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 35 reports and stayed high in November 2025 with 23, then eased in December 2025 with 3 and rose again to 5 in March 2026. Across this area, there have been 173 black bear sightings overall.
Mount Shirakami Bear Incident Map
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11月10日から11月11日にかけて深浦町で一気に4件も報告されてるのか、一体何が起きてるんだ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Shirakami
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Shirakami?
Mount Shirakami has 173 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 Mount Shirakami?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Shirakami was on March 18, 2026 in Kirara Nursery (Masamichijiri district, Fukaura), Aomori, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Shirakami?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Shirakami have been concentrated in Happou Hachimori (43), Fukaura (16), Fukaura Hisada (12). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Shirakami?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Shirakami?
Mount Shirakami 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.