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Noda River Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Noda River, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Noda River saw a black bear on March 30 in Maizuru Sezaki, the latest close call in this stretch of country. Just before that, bears were also reported on March 28 in Maizuru Kuwagaishimo and Maizuru Okadayuri, showing how active the Maizuru side has been.
The busiest ground has been around Maizuru, Yosano, Miyazu, and Ine Town, with evening and residential edge reports standing out, including the March 27 sighting in Hirata, Ine Town near Ine Town Ine Junior High School and the February 11 report in Shimotsuneyoshi, Omiya cho near Tenjin Shrine. Activity surged in November with 77 sightings and October with 73, and the area has now logged 2,995 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Noda River
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Noda River?
Noda River has 2,995 recorded bear incidents in total, but no activity has been reported in the last 30 days. Bear activity varies seasonally, so always check the latest status before hiking or spending time outdoors.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Noda River?
The most recent bear sighting in Noda River was on March 27, 2026 in Maizuru Kuwagaishimo, Kyoto, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Noda River?
Recent bear sightings in Noda River have been concentrated in Yosano Yotsutsuji (6), Miyazu Odashukuno (4), Kyōtango Omiyacho-Kuchiono (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Noda River?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Noda River?
Noda River 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.