Shiga Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Shiga, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Shiga’s latest black bear report came on April 30, 2026 at Otsu Ikadachi Shimozaijicho, where 1 bear was seen moving from east to west along National Route 477. Earlier in April, the same Otsu district saw more bear activity around Ikadachi Kamizaijicho, including mistaken captures on April 14, which shows how active that corridor has been.
Most of the pressure has been around Otsu, Takashima, Nagahama, Ritto, and Koka, with reports clustering near roads, fields, and town edges. The busiest stretch came in November 2025 with 28 incidents, followed by June 2025 with 23, and the area has now recorded 183 black bear sightings overall.
Shiga Bear Incident Map
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Shiga Monthly Bear Activity Trend
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野洲市花緑公園付近で23日の早朝4時頃親子連れ3頭の熊を見たとの情報がありましたが、見間違いじゃない？かと思いたいです。
え⁉️野洲に熊が出るなんて聞いた事ないです。篠原付近の日野川に洪水が起きたら大蛇が出るとか、昔聞かされたことありますが、、タヌキを見ても熊を見た事ありませんね。
December 18 had four separate reports all in the same area around the Yogo River in Nagahama.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Shiga
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Shiga?
Shiga has recorded 183 bear incidents in total, with 6 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 Shiga?
The most recent bear sighting in Shiga was on April 29, 2026 in Otsu Ikadachi-Shimozaijicho, Shiga, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Shiga?
Recent bear sightings in Shiga have been concentrated in Takashima (11), Otsu (5), Otsu Minamikomatsu (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Shiga?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 6 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Shiga?
Shiga 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.