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Yonago Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Yonago, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Yonago has been active again in Kasuga district, where on November 21, 2025 at 10:30 a black bear was seen eating persimmons from an unattended tree and stayed long enough to be noticed before slipping away. That same evening in Yonago Ichibu, another sighting reported a small bear like animal climbing a persimmon tree and feeding on the fruit, which matches the recent pattern of bears working fruit trees in town.
Most of the reports cluster around Yonago Ichibu and Kusaka, with other earlier sightings scattered through Yodoecho Fukuoka, 栄開拓, Yodoecho Inayoshi, and 下泉. Activity peaks in November with 3 incidents and in October with 2, while the area has logged 14 black bear sightings overall.
Yonago Bear Incident Map
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11月21日だけで同じ日に何件も報告されてるのは、同じ個体が柿を求めて動いてるのかな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Yonago
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Yonago?
Yonago has 14 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 Yonago?
The most recent bear sighting in Yonago was on November 21, 2025 in Yonago Ichibu, Tottori, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Yonago?
Recent bear sightings in Yonago have been concentrated in Yonago Yodoecho-Fukuoka (3), Yonago Yodoecho-Inayoshi (3), Yonago Ichibu (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Yonago?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Yonago?
Yonago 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.