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Matsushiro Castle Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Matsushiro Castle, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Matsushiro Castle has been hearing about a black bear most recently on May 7, 2026, when a juvenile was reported in Nagano Ageya. Just before that, on April 29, 2026, a single bear about 1.5 meters long was seen on a road in Nagano Matsushiromachi Higashiterao, and a car horn drove it off.
The busiest area in this stretch has been Nagano Matsushiromachi Higashiterao, with another sighting there in the early hours of April 29, 2026, while Nagano Matsushiromachi Johoku, Nagano Nakajo Sumeragi, and Nagano Nakazone also kept appearing in the reports. Activity has been heaviest in October 2025 with 96 incidents and stayed high through November 2025 with 55 and December 2025 with 22, before easing into April 2026 with 12; the area has now logged 347 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Matsushiro Castle
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Matsushiro Castle?
Matsushiro Castle has recorded 347 bear incidents in total, with 10 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Matsushiro Castle?
The most recent bear sighting in Matsushiro Castle was on May 6, 2026 in Nagano Ageya, Nagano, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Matsushiro Castle?
Recent bear sightings in Matsushiro Castle have been concentrated in Nagano (18), Nagano 山内 (5), Suzaka Sakata (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Matsushiro Castle?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 10 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Matsushiro Castle?
Matsushiro 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.