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Kitahiroshima Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kitahiroshima, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kitahiroshima’s latest bear report came from Yamatecho 2 chome on November 1, 2025, when an animal resembling a brown bear was seen around 4:15 p.m., and the notice was entered early on November 2, 2025. That follows several other autumn reports close together in Misakino 3 chome, Kibogaoka 5 chome, Warabi, and Shimamatsu, showing the bears are still moving through settled parts of town.
The busiest stretches have been around Misakino, Kibogaoka, Warabi, and Shimamatsu, with earlier reports also coming from Nibetsu, Satomi 7 chome, Nishinosato Minami 2 chome, Omagari Namiki, and Nijigaoka 1 chome. Activity peaks in September 2025, when there were 4 reports, and the area has logged 39 brown bear sightings overall.
Kitahiroshima Bear Incident Map
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9月中に集中してるのは何か理由があるんだろうか。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kitahiroshima
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kitahiroshima?
Kitahiroshima has 39 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 Kitahiroshima?
The most recent bear sighting in Kitahiroshima was on November 1, 2025 in Kitahiroshima 山手町二丁目, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kitahiroshima?
Recent bear sightings in Kitahiroshima have been concentrated in Kitahiroshima 輪厚 (3), Kitahiroshima 西の里 (3), Kitahiroshima 三島 (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kitahiroshima?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Kitahiroshima?
Kitahiroshima is home to brown bears (Ussuri brown bear), which can weigh up to 500kg and are found only in Hokkaido. They are active from spring through autumn. Always carry bear bells and bear spray when hiking.