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Ine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Ine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Ine’s most recent black bear report came on March 27, 2026 at around 20:00, when 1 bear was seen in Hirata, near Ine Town Ine Junior High School. Another sighting followed in March 2026 in Ine Honzaka, showing that bears are still moving through the town’s settled areas.
The busiest places in the record are Hirata, Tomari, Ohara, Honjouji, and Tateishi, with repeated sightings spread across residential and hillside parts of Ine. Activity peaks in May 2025 with 17 reports and stays high through June 2025 with 11 and September 2025 with 10, and Ine has logged 304 black bear sightings overall.
Ine Bear Incident Map
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伊根町大原での出没が11月から12月にかけて相当多くて、同じ場所が繰り返されてるのが気になるな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Ine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Ine?
Ine has 304 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 Ine?
The most recent bear sighting in Ine was on March 27, 2026 in Hirata, Ine Town (near Ine Town Ine Junior High School), Kyoto, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Ine?
Recent bear sightings in Ine have been concentrated in Ine Hirata (19), Ine Tomari (13), Ine Sugano (11). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Ine?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Ine?
Ine 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.