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Hakusan National Park Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Hakusan 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.
Hakusan National Park has its latest black bear report from April 13, 2026 in Takayama Shozomachi Kaijo, where a cub was found on the path and the mother was not present. The most urgent recent cluster is around Shirakawa and Hakusan Shiramine, with repeated reports in Hirase, Omaki, and Shiramine through October and November.
The busiest stretch has been June 2025 with 37 incidents, and October 2025 followed with 32, while activity was also high in July with 22 and August with 16. Across the park, black bear reports have reached 522 in total, and the pattern points to the Shirakawa side and Shiramine area as the places seeing the most repeated attention.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Hakusan National Park
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Hakusan National Park?
Hakusan National Park has recorded 522 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 Hakusan National Park?
The most recent bear sighting in Hakusan National Park was on April 13, 2026 in Takayama 荘川町海上, Gifu, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Hakusan National Park?
Recent bear sightings in Hakusan National Park have been concentrated in Shirakawa Hirase (38), Shirakawa Maki (14), Shirakawa Iishima (12). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Hakusan National Park?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Hakusan National Park?
Hakusan 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.