Shimane Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Shimane, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Shimane’s latest bear report came at around 11:45 a.m. on April 30, 2026, when one black bear about 1 meter long was seen on a prefectural road in Ikeda, Sanbecho, Oda City. Another sighting the same day came from Hamada City near the Yanagi bus stop in Maruhara, Sakai cho, where a bear moved toward the Iekoya River beside Asahisho Elementary School.
The busiest ground is still stretching across Masuda, Unnan, Oda, and Hamada, with repeated reports around roads, bridges, riverbanks, and the edges of town. Activity was strongest in July 2025 with 70 incidents, then stayed high in October 2025 with 44, November 2025 with 43, and April 2026 with 45, while the year to date in this record stands at 537 black bear sightings across Shimane.
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益田市と浜田市に集中してるのか、同じ個体が何度も目撃されてるんだろうか。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Shimane
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Shimane?
Shimane has recorded 537 bear incidents in total, with 45 reported in the last 30 days and 14 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 Shimane?
The most recent bear sighting in Shimane was on April 29, 2026 in Unnan Yoshidacho-Ueyama, Shimane, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Shimane?
Recent bear sightings in Shimane have been concentrated in Unnan Daitocho-Kawai (5), Hamada Asahicho-Marubara (5), Oda Sanbecho-Ikeda (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Shimane?
Activity has slowed. 14 incidents in the last 7 days, 45 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Shimane?
Shimane 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.