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Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima) Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima), compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima) has seen its most recent black bear incident in Mima on October 12, 2025, when 1 bear was reported. Just before that, a bear was mistaken for nuisance wildlife and caught in a trap in Koyahira, Mima City (Tokushima) on October 1, 2025, showing that the forest edge there remains active.
The heaviest activity has been around Mima, with reports also coming from Naka Kito Kitagawa, Tsurugi, Naka, Miyoshi, and Naka Iwakura. Activity peaks in October, with 2 reports in October 2025 and 2 more in October 2024, while July 2023 and June 2022 also reached 2 each.
Across Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima), there have been 12 black bear sightings in total. The pattern stays centered on forested mountain communities rather than one isolated spot, with spring and summer reports appearing alongside the autumn cluster.
Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima) Bear Incident Map
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美馬市木屋平に10月だけで2件出てるけど、同じ個体なのかな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)?
Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima) has 12 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 Tsurugi (Tokushima)?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima) was on October 12, 2025 in Mima, Tokushima, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima) have been concentrated in Naka (4), Mima Koyadaira (2), Mima (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)?
Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima) 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.