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Hajikami Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Hajikami Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Hajikami Shrine has stayed on edge after a black bear was seen in Toyooka Kasumi on April 17, 2026 at 21:00, and that report said there was no damage. The most serious recent incident came in Toyooka Izushicho Mitsuki on March 26, 2026 at 10:30, when a black bear was involved in a vehicle collision.
Around here, the activity is concentrated in Toyooka districts, with repeated reports from Hidakacho Yamanomiya, Hidakacho Shinogaki, Hidakacho Kawae, Igadani, and Takenocho Higashiotani across late winter and early spring. The pace was highest in May 2025 with 26 incidents, then stayed busy through September 2025 and October 2025 with 14 and 16 incidents, before easing into winter; this area has recorded 413 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Hajikami Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Hajikami Shrine?
Hajikami Shrine has recorded 413 bear incidents in total, with 1 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 Hajikami Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Hajikami Shrine was on April 17, 2026 in Toyooka Kasumi, Hyogo, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Hajikami Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Hajikami Shrine have been concentrated in Toyooka 簸磯 (7), Toyooka Kinosakicho-Yushima (5), Toyooka Kehi (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Hajikami Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Hajikami Shrine?
Hajikami Shrine 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.