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Kasugayama Castle Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kasugayama Castle, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kasugayama Castle has recently seen a black bear reported on May 9, 2026 at 12:45 along the municipal road Shimokawa Izawatuboyama Line in Joetsu, and the animal was moving east. Just before that, Joetsu had another bear moving through a rice field on May 5, 2026 at 05:40, and a separate sighting that same morning placed one bear in a rice field in Komodachi, Itakura ward about 200 meters from a house.
The busiest areas in this record are Joetsu and Myoko, where bears have been turning up on roads, in rice fields, and even near parking lots and shopping areas. Activity has been strongest in October with 40 incidents and June with 36, while November had 26 and May 2025 had 22, showing that the pressure stays high across the warmer months and into autumn. Across this area, there have been 605 black bear sightings in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kasugayama Castle
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kasugayama Castle?
Kasugayama Castle has recorded 605 bear incidents in total, with 24 reported in the last 30 days and 3 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 Kasugayama Castle?
The most recent bear sighting in Kasugayama Castle was on May 9, 2026 in Joetsu, Niigata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kasugayama Castle?
Recent bear sightings in Kasugayama Castle have been concentrated in Myoko (7), Joetsu (6), Joetsu 大字岩木 (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kasugayama Castle?
Activity has slowed. 3 incidents in the last 7 days, 24 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Kasugayama Castle?
Kasugayama 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.