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Mount Wakakusa Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Wakakusa, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Wakakusa is seeing its most recent black bear activity in March 2026, when two animals believed to be Asiatic black bears were spotted around 23:30 on March 28 on an agricultural road in Nakagaito, Tsubai, Yamashiro cho, Kizugawa City. That same month also brought sightings in Kizugawa Yamashirocho Kamikoma, Nara Besshiyocho, Hokaji no Furoda, Kamo cho, Kizugawa City, Furoda, Hokkaji no, Kamo cho, Kizugawa City, and Kizugawa Kamocho Hokkejino, showing that the activity is spreading across nearby towns and roads.
The busiest stretch has been in and around Kizugawa City and nearby parts of Nara, with repeated reports from Kamo cho, Yamashiro cho, and Nara forest and roadside areas, while the broader pattern peaked in November 2025 with 51 reports and stayed high in October 2025 with 35 and June 2025 with 36. Across this area, 199 black bear sightings have been recorded overall, and the reports have continued into winter and early spring rather than dropping away.
Mount Wakakusa Bear Incident Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Wakakusa
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Wakakusa?
Mount Wakakusa has 199 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 Wakakusa?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Wakakusa was on March 19, 2026 in Nara Besshiyocho, Nara, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Wakakusa?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Wakakusa have been concentrated in Kizugawa Umemidai 3-chome (12), Kizugawa Umedani (9), Kizugawa Kamocho-Hokkejino (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Wakakusa?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Wakakusa?
Mount Wakakusa 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.