Mountains & Hiking · Nagano
Mount Togakushi Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Togakushi, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Togakushi saw a black bear on April 14, 2026, when an adult bear was reported in Nagano Togakushi. Earlier in the same season, another juvenile bear was reported in Nagano Togakushi on February 26, 2026, showing that this area is still drawing bear activity right along the mountain’s edges.
The busiest stretch has been in nearby Nagano City and the surrounding communities, with repeated reports from Nagano Nakazone, Nagano Kitago, Shinano Kashiwabara, Nagano Kadosawa, and Nagano Togakushi. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 16 incidents, then stayed active through November 2025 with 6, September 2025 with 9, July 2025 with 9, and June 2025 with 10; across this area, the record now stands at 116 black bear sightings overall.
Mount Togakushi Bear Incident Map
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戸隠山周辺で106件という報告件数は相当多いな、特に長野市への出没が集中してるのが気になる。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Togakushi
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Togakushi?
Mount Togakushi has recorded 116 bear incidents in total, with 5 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 Togakushi?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Togakushi was on April 25, 2026 in Nagano Nakazone, 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 Togakushi?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Togakushi have been concentrated in Shinano (27), Nagano Togakushi (12), Nagano 小牧 (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Togakushi?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 5 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mount Togakushi?
Mount Togakushi 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.