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Nagahama Railway Square Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Nagahama Railway Square, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
At Nagahama Railway Square, the most recent black bear report came on April 13, 2026 at 16:30 in Nagahama Kinomotocho Hannoura, where a single bear was seen along the return route from Oku Biwako Parkway. That is the freshest sign that bears are still moving through the hills and road corridors around Nagahama.
The busiest ground has been around Shigenori in Takatsuki cho, especially along the west bank of the Yogo River, with repeated reports also coming from Amemori, Takayama cho, and Ooyori cho. Activity has been heaviest in December 2025 with 7 sightings and November 2025 with 6, and Nagahama Railway Square sits within a place that has recorded 62 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Nagahama Railway Square
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Nagahama Railway Square?
Nagahama Railway Square has recorded 62 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 Nagahama Railway Square?
The most recent bear sighting in Nagahama Railway Square 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 Nagahama Railway Square?
Recent bear sightings in Nagahama Railway Square have been concentrated in Sekigahara 大字玉 (18), Sekigahara 大字関ケ原 (8), Sekigahara 大字山中 (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Nagahama Railway Square?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Nagahama Railway Square?
Nagahama Railway Square 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.