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Hakusan Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Hakusan, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Hakusan’s most recent black bear incident came on April 27, 2026 in Butsushi Keno Town in Hakusan Bushiganomachi, where one black bear was reported on the mountainside behind Oyado Furari. Earlier in the same month, tracks were found on a farm road in Shimoyoshidani Town on April 16, and a bear was seen in the bushes along the prefectural road from Itao toward Fukiage in Hakusan Kawachimachi Itao on April 11.
The busiest places have been Kawaharayamamachi, Sannomiyamachi, Arukimachi, and the Oyanagimachi area, with reports turning up around shrine grounds, forest station property, bamboo groves, roadsides, and farm roads. Activity has been heaviest in June 2025 with 37 incidents, then October 2025 with 26, November 2025 with 18, and December 2025 with 8, while the area has logged 482 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Hakusan
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Hakusan?
Hakusan has recorded 482 bear incidents in total, with 3 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Hakusan?
The most recent bear sighting in Hakusan was on April 27, 2026 in Hakusan Bushiganomachi, Ishikawa, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Hakusan?
Recent bear sightings in Hakusan have been concentrated in Hakusan Kinameri (8), Hakusan Shiramine (8), Hakusan Shimoyoshitanimachi (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Hakusan?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 3 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Hakusan?
Hakusan 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.