Mountains & Hiking · Nagano
Mount Tengu Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Tengu, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Tengu has seen 5 black bear sightings recorded here, and the most recent was on 2025-10-22 09:00 in Koumi 大字豊里 where one black bear was seen. Sightings are not frequent lately, with single events in May and October 2025 and earlier one-off sightings in mid 2024.
Right now the action is around Koumi and Chino areas, including Chino Toyohira where a mother and cub trio appeared on 2025-09-23 09:00. The local record lists 5 total sightings and monthly counts show one sighting each in 2025-10, 2025-09, 2025-05, 2024-07, and 2024-06.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Tengu
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Tengu?
Mount Tengu has 5 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 Tengu?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Tengu was on October 22, 2025 in Koumi 大字豊里, 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 Tengu?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Tengu have been concentrated in Koumi 大字豊里 (1), Chino Toyohira (1), Koumi (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Tengu?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Tengu?
Mount Tengu 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.