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Shou ga take Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Shou ga take, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Shou ga take has been seeing fresh black bear activity, and the most recent report came on November 21, 2025 in Inabe 藤原町山口, where 1 black bear was observed. Just before that, bears were also reported in Sekigahara 大字野上 on November 7, 2025 and again on October 14, 2025, with another possible appearance noted in Ootaka, Sekigahara Town on the same day.
The activity here is centered around Sekigahara, with repeated reports in Sekigahara 大字野上, plus sightings in Sekigahara 大字玉 and Sekigahara 大字関ケ原; Inabe and Tarui Kurihara also appear in the recent record. The busiest stretch has been November 2025 and October 2025, each with 2 reports, and the area has logged 65 black bear sightings overall.
Shou ga take Bear Incident Map
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関ケ原町に集中してるのが目立つな。65件のうち相当な割合を占めてる。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Shou ga take
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Shou ga take?
Shou ga take has 65 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 Shou ga take?
The most recent bear sighting in Shou ga take was on November 21, 2025 in Inabe 藤原町山口, Mie, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Shou ga take?
Recent bear sightings in Shou ga take have been concentrated in Sekigahara 大字関ケ原 (17), Sekigahara 大字玉 (13), Sekigahara 大字山中 (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Shou ga take?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Shou ga take?
Shou ga take 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.