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Hida Folk Village Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Hida Folk Village, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Hida Folk Village has been dealing with a very recent black bear report from May 2, 2026 in Shiroyama, Takayama City, where a tourist saw an adult bear about 1 meter long moving toward the mountain inside the precincts of Hie Shrine. That follows other late winter and spring sightings around Takayama, including April 8 in Uwakokomachi, April 6 in Shimagawara Town, and March 29 near Kitagedo Cemetery in Sakyo cho.
The busiest bear country around here has been Takayama City, with repeated reports in Shiroyama Park, Horibatacho, Teppocho, and Nyuukawa Town Horyoku, and the activity clearly surged in October 2025 and November 2025 before easing through December 2025 and January 2026. Across this area, the record totals 2,742 black bear sightings, and the pattern here shows that bears keep turning up along the mountain edge and on the town side of the forest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Hida Folk Village
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Hida Folk Village?
Hida Folk Village has recorded 2,742 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 Hida Folk Village?
The most recent bear sighting in Hida Folk Village was on April 8, 2026 in Takayama 上岡本町, Gifu, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Hida Folk Village?
Recent bear sightings in Hida Folk Village have been concentrated in Takayama 石浦町一丁目 (10), Takayama 丹生川町北方 (6), Takayama 漆垣内町 (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Hida Folk Village?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Hida Folk Village?
Hida Folk Village 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.