Cities & Towns · Hokkaido
Nakagawa Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Nakagawa, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Nakagawa saw its most recent brown bear incident on April 4, 2026, when a bear about 1 meter long was sighted in Ohtomi and stayed in the riverbed for at least 9 hours. That is the kind of long presence that keeps people watching the river corridor closely.
The busiest stretch has been around Nakagawa and Nakagawa Otomi, with activity building hard in July 2025 and August 2025, when reports reached 14 in each month, then easing but continuing into October 2025 with 8 reports and March 2026 with 1. Across the area, 182 brown bear sightings have been recorded, so this is not a one off visit but a place where bears keep turning up.
Nakagawa Bear Incident Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Nakagawa
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Nakagawa?
Nakagawa has recorded 182 bear incidents in total, with 1 reported in the last 30 days and 0 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 Nakagawa?
The most recent bear sighting in Nakagawa was on April 4, 2026 in Nakagawa, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Nakagawa?
Recent bear sightings in Nakagawa have been concentrated in Nakagawa Homare (21), Nakagawa Otomi (16), Nakagawa Kotohira (16). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Nakagawa?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Nakagawa?
Nakagawa 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.