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Maruyama River Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Maruyama River, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Maruyama River saw its latest black bear report on April 17, 2026 at Toyooka Kasumi, where 1 bear was observed at 21:00 with no damage reported. Other recent activity also reached Toyooka Iwakuma on February 14, 2026, and Toyooka Igadani and Toyooka Takenocho Higashiotani in January 2026, showing that bears are still moving through this area in winter and spring.
The busiest stretches of activity have centered on Toyooka and Kyōtango, with repeated reports from Kumihamacho Seki, Aminocho Asamogawa, Kumihamacho Ashiwara, and the Kanzaki area near Kabutoyama Elementary School. Monthly activity was highest in May 2025 with 33 incidents, and it stayed active through July with 20, August with 18, and October with 18; across the Maruyama River area, there have been 849 black bear sightings in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Maruyama River
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Maruyama River?
Maruyama River has recorded 849 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 Maruyama River?
The most recent bear sighting in Maruyama River was on April 17, 2026 in Toyooka Kasumi, Hyogo, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Maruyama River?
Recent bear sightings in Maruyama River have been concentrated in Kyōtango Kumihamacho-Seki (7), Toyooka 簸磯 (5), Kyōtango Aminocho-Asamogawa (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Maruyama River?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Maruyama River?
Maruyama River 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.