Tourism Spots · Aomori
Namioka Castle Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Namioka Castle
Namioka Castle had a Black Bear report in Kuroishi 竹田町 on August 9, 2026. There were 26 incidents in the past 30 days, including 5 in the past 7 days. Reports are up from the previous week. Recent reports are spread across Aomori, Aomori Tsurugasaka, and Kuroishi 竹田町. The area has 980 recorded incidents in total.
Namioka Castle Bear Incident Map
No incidents in this time range
No incidents in this time range
Recent trips through Namioka Castle
Nearby Areas
Comments (0)
No comments yet.
Hiking in bear country
Safety picks and trail essentials, top-rated on Amazon and Rakuten.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Namioka Castle
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Namioka Castle?
Namioka Castle has recorded 980 bear incidents in total, with 26 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 Namioka Castle?
The most recent bear sighting in Namioka Castle was on August 9, 2026 in Kuroishi 竹田町, Aomori, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Namioka Castle?
Recent bear sightings in Namioka Castle have been concentrated in Aomori (38), Hirosaki (10), Aomori Takada (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Namioka Castle?
Activity has slowed. 5 incidents in the last 7 days, 26 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Namioka Castle?
Namioka 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.