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Yurihama Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Yurihama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Tohaku Yurihama Town has seen 10 bear sightings on record and the most recent incident on 2025-10-29 at Yurihama Ueshi involved a black bear leaving claw marks on the door of a pear storage shed and another bear seen nearby that same evening.
Sightings have been fairly active this year with two events in 2025-10 and two in 2025-09, and the action is concentrated around Yurihama Ueshi and Yurihama Uno where multiple reports include an adult and a cub and close encounters near slopes and storage areas.
Yurihama Bear Incident Map
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羽衣石で続けて出てるのか。
Hiking in bear country
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Yurihama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Yurihama?
Yurihama has 10 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 Yurihama?
The most recent bear sighting in Yurihama was on October 29, 2025 in Yurihama Ueshi, Tottori, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Yurihama?
Recent bear sightings in Yurihama have been concentrated in Yurihama Ueshi (3), Yurihama Uno (2), Yurihama Tomari (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Yurihama?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Yurihama?
Yurihama 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.