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Tottori Castle Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Tottori Castle, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
At Tottori Castle, the most recent black bear report came on April 26, 2026 at 9:00, when a bear was seen moving from the municipal road Sakon Kiyochinai Line up into the mountains on the east side. That kind of roadside movement toward the hills has also turned up in Iwami Town, where bears were seen heading from the road toward the mountains in Arai and Iwami Nii on January 8, 2026.
Most of the activity has centered on Iwami Town, especially around Iwami Hirano, Otani, and Kawasaki, with repeated roadside sightings and a cub climbing a tree near the prefectural road in winter. The pace was heaviest in August 2025 with 15 incidents, stayed busy in July 2025 with 12, and remained active through November 2025 with 8 and December 2025 with 6; this area has recorded 401 black bear sightings in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Tottori Castle
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Tottori Castle?
Tottori Castle has recorded 401 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 Tottori Castle?
The most recent bear sighting in Tottori Castle was on April 26, 2026 in Tottori, Tottori, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Tottori Castle?
Recent bear sightings in Tottori Castle have been concentrated in Iwami 平野 (6), Tottori (5), Tottori 細川 (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Tottori Castle?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Tottori Castle?
Tottori 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.