Major Cities · Shizuoka
Hamamatsu Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Hamamatsu
Hamamatsu had a Black Bear report in Hamamatsu Inasa-cho Karishuku on May 23, 2026. There were 8 incidents in the past 30 days, with no new reports in the past 7 days. Activity is not increasing, but there are still reports within the month. Recent reports are spread across Hamamatsu Inasa-cho Karishuku, Hamamatsu Inasa-cho Iinoya, and Hamamatsu Inasa-cho Yazawa. The area has 81 recorded incidents in total.
Sponsor the Hamamatsu page
The Hamamatsu page was viewed 12,751 times in the last 30 days, as of 6/13/2026. For ¥9,980/month, your business can reach people checking local safety, planning where to go, what to prepare, and where to stop. Click estimate: 128-383. Approved sponsors appear as the only business ad on this page.
Hamamatsu Bear Incident Map
No incidents in this time range
No incidents in this time range
Recent trips through Hamamatsu
Places in Hamamatsu
Comments (1)
Tenryu Ward accounts for most of these.
Hiking in bear country
Safety picks and trail essentials, top-rated on Amazon and Rakuten.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Hamamatsu
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Hamamatsu?
Hamamatsu has recorded 81 bear incidents in total, with 8 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 Hamamatsu?
The most recent bear sighting in Hamamatsu was on May 23, 2026 in Hamamatsu Inasa-cho Karishuku, Shizuoka, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Hamamatsu?
Recent bear sightings in Hamamatsu have been concentrated in Hamamatsu Misakubo-cho Okuryoke (7), Hamamatsu Haruno-cho Horinouchi (7), Hamamatsu Inasa-cho Karishuku (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Hamamatsu?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 8 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Hamamatsu?
Hamamatsu 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.