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Kurayoshi Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kurayoshi, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kurayoshi's most recent black bear report came on September 21, 2024 at Kurayoshi Sakura, where a black bear was seen moving. Another note from April 28, 2024 at Kurayoshi Kokubunji recorded a bear's head being sighted, which shows the bears are still appearing in settled parts of the city.
Most of the activity has been clustered around the Kurayoshi area itself, with sightings at Kurayoshi Mirukacho, Kurayoshi 真野原, Kurayoshi 本町, Kurayoshi 滝川, Kurayoshi Mimi, Kurayoshi 大河原, Kurayoshi Kamiyodo, and Kurayoshi 矢櫃. The busiest months in the record were September 2024, April 2024, December 2023, November 2023, July 2021, August 2020, July 2020, April 2019, October 2018, July 2018, and April 2018, each with 1 report, and Kurayoshi has logged 11 black bear sightings overall.
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Eleven incidents across Kurayoshi in just under six years, and most of them are in the urban areas rather than deep in the mountains.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kurayoshi
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kurayoshi?
Kurayoshi has 11 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 Kurayoshi?
The most recent bear sighting in Kurayoshi was on September 21, 2024 in Kurayoshi Sakura, Tottori, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kurayoshi?
Recent bear sightings in Kurayoshi have been concentrated in Kurayoshi Sakura (1), Kurayoshi Kokubunji (1), Kurayoshi Mirukacho (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kurayoshi?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Kurayoshi?
Kurayoshi 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.