Tourism Spots · Shiga
Hikone Castle Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Hikone Castle, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Hikone Castle has seen 5 black bear sightings in the records provided, including a sighting on December 19, 2025 near the west bank of the Yogo River and reports on November 14, 2025 and November 12, 2025 in Nagahama and Maibara. Activity has been noted close to residential yards and roads near waterways and city edges, with the December entry specifically at about 20:30 on December 18, 2025 and observed again early on December 19, 2025.
The monthly counts show December 2025: 1 and November 2025: 2, and there are older entries recorded for January 2017: 2. The area around Hikone Castle and nearby towns is where these specific sightings occurred and the records list 5 total sightings in the dataset.
Hikone Castle Bear Incident Map
No incidents in this time range
No incidents in this time range
Nearby Areas
Comments (0)
No comments yet.
Hiking in bear country
Safety picks and trail essentials, top-rated on Amazon and Rakuten.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Hikone Castle
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Hikone Castle?
Hikone Castle has 5 recorded bear incidents in total, but no activity has been reported in the last 30 days. Bear activity varies seasonally, so always check the latest status before hiking or spending time outdoors.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Hikone Castle?
The most recent bear sighting in Hikone Castle was on December 18, 2025 in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, Shiga, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Hikone Castle?
Recent bear sightings in Hikone Castle have been concentrated in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture (1), Minamihama-cho, Nagahama City (1), Maibara City (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Hikone Castle?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Hikone Castle?
Hikone Castle 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.