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Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
At Izu 筏場, a black bear was seen on April 20, 2026 at 12:15 after it started down from the summit of Mount Nekogoe at 12:13; the person who saw it stopped near the midpoint between the summit and the summit pond to take a photo. That is the freshest sign of bear activity around Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces, where 16 black bear sightings have been recorded overall.
The busiest stretch has been around Atami City and Kannami Town, with several reports clustered there in January 2026 and another in March 2026. Activity has also turned up in Mishima and at Izu 筏場, while older reports reach back to May 2021 and October 2023, showing that this area has seen bears across more than one season and more than one year.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces?
Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces has recorded 16 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 Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces?
The most recent bear sighting in Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces was on March 3, 2026 in Mishima 佐野見晴台一丁目, Shizuoka, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces?
Recent bear sightings in Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces have been concentrated in Atami City (3), Mishima 佐野見晴台一丁目 (1), Kannami (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces?
Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces 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.