Mountains & Hiking · Nagano
Mount Shirouma Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Shirouma, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
On April 24, 2026, Hakuba had the latest report, when 1 black bear was seen there. Earlier in April, Hakuba Hokujo also had a report of 1 fully grown black bear on April 10, and Hakuba had another sighting of 1 adult bear on April 7.
The activity around Mount Shirouma is centered in Hakuba and Hakuba Village, with the sharpest surge in October 2025, when 42 reports came in, followed by November 2025 with 14 and December 2025 with 4. Across this area, black bears have been reported 173 times in total, so this is not an isolated stretch of sightings but a place where bear presence has been repeatedly documented.
Mount Shirouma Bear Incident Map
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Four separate incidents at HAKUBA47 on the same day in December, then nothing but Hakuba reports stretching back weeks before that.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Shirouma
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Shirouma?
Mount Shirouma has recorded 173 bear incidents in total, with 3 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Mount Shirouma?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Shirouma was on April 24, 2026 in Hakuba, Nagano, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Shirouma?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Shirouma have been concentrated in Hakuba (52), Hakuba Hokujo (23), Otari 沓掛 (10). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Shirouma?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 3 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Shirouma?
Mount Shirouma 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.