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Tottori Prefectural Museum Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Tottori Prefectural Museum, 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 Prefectural Museum in Tottori, the latest black bear report came on April 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., when 1 bear was seen moving from the municipal road Sakon Kiyochinai Line up into the mountains on the east side. That kind of movement toward the hills has also shown up in Iwami Town, where bears were spotted heading from the road into the mountains in Arai and Iwami Nii.
The most active area in this record is Iwami Town, especially Iwami Hirano, where repeated sightings of a cub climbing a tree near the prefectural road kept coming through December 2025, with another report in Otani and an earlier one in Kawasaki where claw marks were found on a persimmon tree in the settlement. Activity has been heaviest in late summer and early winter, with August 2025 bringing 16 incidents and November 2025 bringing 8, and the area has logged 398 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Tottori Prefectural Museum
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Tottori Prefectural Museum?
Tottori Prefectural Museum has recorded 398 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 Prefectural Museum?
The most recent bear sighting in Tottori Prefectural Museum 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 Prefectural Museum?
Recent bear sightings in Tottori Prefectural Museum 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 Prefectural Museum?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Tottori Prefectural Museum?
Tottori Prefectural Museum 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.