Cities & Towns · Hokkaido
Kuromatsunai Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kuromatsunai, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kuromatsunai saw a brown bear captured in Soibetsu on November 10, 2025 at 09:00, after traces of bear activity were found in Ooyachi, Kuromatsunai Town on October 31, 2025 and a bear was sighted in Oyachi on October 30, 2025 at 09:00. Those reports show that bear activity is still moving through the town’s edges and nearby neighborhoods.
The busiest stretch has come in July 2025 with 20 incidents, followed by September 2025 and October 2025 with 9 each, while August 2025 had 6 and June 2025 had 7. The activity has clustered around Soibetsu, Nishineppugenya, Neppu, Igarashi, Nakanokawa, and Minamisakkai, and Kuromatsunai has recorded 186 brown bear sightings overall.
Kuromatsunai Bear Incident Map
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October had way more activity than September, especially from mid-month onward.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kuromatsunai
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kuromatsunai?
Kuromatsunai has 186 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 Kuromatsunai?
The most recent bear sighting in Kuromatsunai was on November 10, 2025 in Kuromatsunai Soibetsu, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kuromatsunai?
Recent bear sightings in Kuromatsunai have been concentrated in Kuromatsunai Asahino (28), Kuromatsunai Soibetsu (23), Kuromatsunai Nishinosawa (10). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kuromatsunai?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Kuromatsunai?
Kuromatsunai 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.