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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum area saw a black bear on May 8, 2026 at 13:15 in Ono Seiryu, and that is the most recent alert in the record. Nearby, Eiheiji also had reports on April 29, 2026 in Shibi and Taniguchi, showing that bear activity is still close to settled places and not just deep in the hills.
The busiest stretches have been around Eiheiji, Ono, and Katsuyama, with sightings clustering in those towns and their surrounding neighborhoods. Activity climbed sharply in October 2025 with 112 incidents and peaked in November 2025 with 126, then eased through December 2025 with 26 and into January 2026 with 3 and February 2026 with 5 before rising again in April 2026 with 5; the area has recorded 1,664 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum?
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum has recorded 1,664 bear incidents in total, with 6 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum?
The most recent bear sighting in Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum was on April 29, 2026 in Eiheiji 志比, Fukui, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum?
Recent bear sightings in Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum have been concentrated in Katsuyama 荒土町清水島 (8), Katsuyama 平泉寺町大渡 (6), Eiheiji 東古市 (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 6 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum?
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum 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.