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Mount Takatsuma Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Takatsuma, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Takatsuma has been seeing black bear activity in Shinano Kashiwabara, where an adult bear was reported on April 24, 2026, just days after another adult was seen there on April 20, 2026. That close repeat in the same place suggests the area is still drawing bears right up to the foot of the mountain.
The busiest ground has been around Nagano Togakushi and Otari, with more reports also coming from Nagano 南 and Sekigawa, Myoko City. The pace climbed highest in October 2025 with 21 incidents, stayed elevated in September 2025 with 8, and remained active through November 2025 with 6 before easing into winter; Mount Takatsuma has recorded 117 black bear sightings in total.
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99 incidents total and most of these recent ones are juveniles or paired with cubs. Is something pushing them down from higher elevations, or is it just the season pushing them closer to populated areas around Togakushi and Otari?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Takatsuma
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Takatsuma?
Mount Takatsuma has recorded 117 bear incidents in total, with 3 reported in the last 30 days and 0 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 Takatsuma?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Takatsuma was on April 23, 2026 in Shinano Kashiwabara, 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 Takatsuma?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Takatsuma have been concentrated in Shinano (28), Nagano Togakushi (12), Myoko Suginosawa (11). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Takatsuma?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 3 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Takatsuma?
Mount Takatsuma 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.