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Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
On May 15, 2026, a fully grown black bear was reported in Shiojiri Daimon nibancho, making that the most recent and most striking incident in the area. Earlier in the same stretch of days, Shiojiri Daimon nanabancho saw 3 black bears on May 11, 2026, including a collision with a passenger car that left the vehicle unable to drive.
The heaviest activity has been around Azumino, with repeated reports in places such as Horigane Mita, Hotaka Ariake, Akashina Mitsuhikari, Akashina Nakagawate, and Hotaka Maki, while Matsumoto has also had recent sightings in Matsumoto and Kariyaharamachi. The wider record for this area stands at 283 black bear sightings, and the monthly totals show the strongest run in November 2025 with 35 reports, with other busy months including June 2025 with 37, July 2025 with 27, October 2025 with 21, and December 2025 with 21.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum?
Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum has recorded 283 bear incidents in total, with 19 reported in the last 30 days and 5 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 Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum?
The most recent bear sighting in Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum was on May 10, 2026 in Azumino, Nagano, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum?
Recent bear sightings in Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum have been concentrated in Matsumoto (13), Shiojiri (10), Azumino 穂高有明 (7). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum?
Activity has slowed. 5 incidents in the last 7 days, 19 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum?
Matsumoto City Timepiece 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.