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Kiso Town Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kiso Town, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kiso Town saw its most recent black bear incident on April 23, 2026, when 1 juvenile bear was reported in Kiso. Before that, there was an adult bear seen in Kiso on November 30, 2025, and a cluster of 3 bears, including an adult and a cub, in Kiso 沢渡 on November 16, 2025.
The busiest stretches have been in Kiso and Kiso Fukushima, with other activity also turning up in Kiso Mitake, Kiso 大島, and Kiso Kaidakogen suekawa. Activity peaked in July 2025 with 30 reports, stayed high in June 2025 with 20, and then eased to 8 in May 2025 and 2 in April 2025; this area has logged 78 black bear sightings overall.
Kiso Town Bear Incident Map
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親子の熊が何度も目撃されてるのに、11月末までずっと出没が続いてるって、この町は熊の活動が特に活発なエリアなんだ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kiso Town
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kiso Town?
Kiso Town has recorded 78 bear incidents in total, with 1 reported in the last 30 days and 0 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 Kiso Town?
The most recent bear sighting in Kiso Town was on April 22, 2026 in Kiso, Nagano, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kiso Town?
Recent bear sightings in Kiso Town have been concentrated in Kiso (36), Kiso Fukushima (19), Kiso Hiyoshi (11). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kiso Town?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Kiso Town?
Kiso Town 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.