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Tottori Sand Dunes Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Tottori Sand Dunes, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Tottori Sand Dunes is seeing fresh black bear activity again: on April 26, 2026, one bear was observed moving from the municipal road Sakon Kiyochinai Line up into the mountains on the east side. That latest report fits a pattern of bears appearing along roads and then heading back toward the hills, with Iwami standing out as the most active area in the recent record, including repeated cub sightings in Hirano and a bear report in Kawasaki.
Across this area, activity has been heaviest in late summer and early autumn, with August 2025 recording 14 incidents and both July 2025 and October 2025 recording 10 or more each. The Tottori Sand Dunes area has logged 344 black bear sightings overall, and the recent winter reports in December 2025 and January 2026 show that bear presence has continued into the colder months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Tottori Sand Dunes
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Tottori Sand Dunes?
Tottori Sand Dunes has recorded 344 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 Sand Dunes?
The most recent bear sighting in Tottori Sand Dunes 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 Sand Dunes?
Recent bear sightings in Tottori Sand Dunes have been concentrated in Iwami 平野 (6), Tottori 細川 (5), Iwami 上河崎 (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Tottori Sand Dunes?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Tottori Sand Dunes?
Tottori Sand Dunes 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.