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Minamiyamashiro Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Minamiyamashiro, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Soraku Minamiyamashiro Village has seen 1 black bear near Tayama on 2025-06-18 at 09:00, the most recent incident in this area. This follow up sighting joins previous single reports and keeps the total at 5 sightings recorded for the village.
It has not been very busy lately with only 1 sighting in 2025-06 and the prior recent reports in 2024-11, 2023-11, 2023-09, and 2022-10. Most activity has been near Wariozaka and Tayama, and the village total remains 5 sightings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Minamiyamashiro
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Minamiyamashiro?
Minamiyamashiro has 5 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 Minamiyamashiro?
The most recent bear sighting in Minamiyamashiro was on June 18, 2025 in Minamiyamashiro Tayama, Kyoto, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Minamiyamashiro?
Recent bear sightings in Minamiyamashiro have been concentrated in Minamiyamashiro Wariozaka (2), Minamiyamashiro Tayama (1), Minamiyamashiro Nodono (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Minamiyamashiro?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Minamiyamashiro?
Minamiyamashiro 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.