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Kanazawa Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kanazawa, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kanazawa's latest black bear report came on January 19, 2026 at Higashinagaemachi, when a driver saw one bear like animal about 1 meter long along the roadside and the city sent out an alert. That keeps the pressure on right into winter, after a pedestrian sighting in Kanazawa Yuwaku Tagojimamachi on December 22, 2025 and more reports in Yuwakumachi, Utao cho, Tawaramachi, and Kiriyamamachi during December.
The heaviest activity has been around Yuwaku and the nearby mountain edge, with repeated sightings in Yuwaku Onsen, Yuwaku cho, and Yuwakumachi, while other recent reports have also come from Tatsumimachi, Tawaramachi, Kiriyamamachi, and Higashinagaemachi. The pace has been busiest in November 2025 with 29 incidents, followed by October 2025 with 23, then August 2025 with 12, and the area has logged 857 black bear sightings overall.
Kanazawa Bear Incident Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kanazawa
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kanazawa?
Kanazawa has 857 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 Kanazawa?
The most recent bear sighting in Kanazawa was on January 19, 2026 in Higashinagaemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kanazawa?
Recent bear sightings in Kanazawa have been concentrated in Kanazawa Kakumamachi (10), Kanazawa Yuyagaharamachi (6), Kanazawa Azukizawamachi (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kanazawa?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Kanazawa?
Kanazawa 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.