Mountains & Hiking · Saitama
Shiro Mineyama Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Shiro Mineyama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Shiro Mineyama is seeing fresh black bear activity in nearby Ogano San yama, where a young bear about 80 cm long was sighted on April 28, 2026 at around 18:30 near Route 299 and local temples and shrines. That same day brought another bear report in Ogano at about 17:00, and a sighting in Nagatoro at about 14:30 near Kita Sakura Street, showing bears still moving through the valley edges and tourist areas.
The busiest stretches in this area have been October 2025 with 26 incidents and November 2025 with 19, while December 2025 still brought 18 reports and February 2026 added 7 more. Reports have also come from Minano, Nagatoro, Ogano, and Honjo, and the area has logged 203 black bear sightings overall.
Shiro Mineyama Bear Incident Map
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2月12日に皆野町で4件も重なってるの、同じ個体か気になるな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Shiro Mineyama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Shiro Mineyama?
Shiro Mineyama has recorded 203 bear incidents in total, with 11 reported in the last 30 days and 5 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 Shiro Mineyama?
The most recent bear sighting in Shiro Mineyama was on April 28, 2026 in Ogano San-yama, Saitama, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Shiro Mineyama?
Recent bear sightings in Shiro Mineyama have been concentrated in Ogano 腰 (5), Nagatoro 小路 (5), Minano Shimotano (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Shiro Mineyama?
Activity is elevated. 5 of the 11 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Shiro Mineyama?
Shiro Mineyama 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.