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Kunitomo Gun Museum Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kunitomo Gun Museum, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kunitomo Gun Museum has recently seen black bear activity near Nagahama Kinomotocho Hannoura, where on April 13, 2026 at 16:30 one bear was reported along the return route from Oku Biwako Parkway. That is the freshest sign that bears are still moving through the hills and road edges around this area.
The busiest ground is around Nagahama City, especially Takatsuki cho, the west bank of the Yogo River, and nearby places such as Shigenori, Amemori, and Iwakuma. Activity peaks in November 2025 with 8 reports and December 2025 with 7, and the area has logged 102 black bear sightings in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kunitomo Gun Museum
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kunitomo Gun Museum?
Kunitomo Gun Museum has recorded 102 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 Kunitomo Gun Museum?
The most recent bear sighting in Kunitomo Gun Museum was on April 13, 2026 in Nagahama Kinomotocho-Hannoura, Shiga, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kunitomo Gun Museum?
Recent bear sightings in Kunitomo Gun Museum have been concentrated in Sekigahara 大字玉 (18), Sekigahara 大字関ケ原 (17), Ibigawa 春日小宮神 (11). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kunitomo Gun Museum?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Kunitomo Gun Museum?
Kunitomo Gun Museum 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.