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Wakasa Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Wakasa, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Wakasa saw its most recent black bear report on October 23, 2025 at Wakasa Kurumino, where a 1 cub was moving along the prefectural road between Kaimino and Moroko. That same report places the bear right on a road corridor, which is the kind of place hikers and drivers in this area have been seeing activity lately.
The busiest parts of Wakasa have been Iwayado, Yoshikawa, Kurumino, and 見内, with bears turning up on prefectural roads, forest roads, and near river confluences. Activity peaks in June 2025 with 6 incidents, and there were also 5 in July 2024 and 5 in August 2024, showing a strong summer pattern in the records. Wakasa has logged 110 black bear sightings overall.
Wakasa Bear Incident Map
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6月から10月にかけてずいぶんと報告が続いてるけど、岩屋堂だけで何度も出てるのが気になるな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Wakasa
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Wakasa?
Wakasa has 110 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 Wakasa?
The most recent bear sighting in Wakasa was on October 22, 2025 in Wakasa Kurumino, Tottori, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Wakasa?
Recent bear sightings in Wakasa have been concentrated in Wakasa Fuchimi (15), Wakasa Yoshikawa (12), Wakasa Tsukuyone (10). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Wakasa?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Wakasa?
Wakasa 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.