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Chūbu-Sangaku National Park Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Chūbu-Sangaku National Park, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Chūbu-Sangaku National Park saw a juvenile black bear in Hakuba Kamishiro on May 3, 2026, after two more juvenile sightings in Hakuba on April 30, 2026 and another bear report there on April 24, 2026. That same stretch of Hakuba also produced an adult sighting on April 10, 2026 and another on April 7, 2026, showing that this area is still drawing the most attention in the latest reports.
The busiest parts of the park in the recent record are Hakuba, along with Otari Chikuni and Otari Nakaotari, while Unazuki Onsen in Kurobe City also had a cluster of reports in January 2026. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 84 incidents and stayed high in November 2025 with 40, before easing through winter; across the full record, the park has logged 363 black bear sightings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Chūbu-Sangaku National Park
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Chūbu-Sangaku National Park?
Chūbu-Sangaku National Park has recorded 363 bear incidents in total, with 4 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 Chūbu-Sangaku National Park?
The most recent bear sighting in Chūbu-Sangaku National Park was on April 24, 2026 in Hakuba, Nagano, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Chūbu-Sangaku National Park?
Recent bear sightings in Chūbu-Sangaku National Park have been concentrated in Hakuba (33), Otari Chikuni (17), Hakuba Hokujo (11). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Chūbu-Sangaku National Park?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 4 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Chūbu-Sangaku National Park?
Chūbu-Sangaku National Park 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.