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Toyama Castle Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Toyama Castle, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
In Toyama Castle, the most recent black bear report came on May 2, 2026 at 17:38 in Toyama, when 1 bear was sighted. The sharpest alarm in the area came just before that, on April 29 and April 30, 2026 in Toyama City, when a woman in her 40s was attacked in a residential area and an emergency shooting later killed a male bear.
The heaviest activity in this area has been around Toyama and nearby Namerikawa and Kamiichi, with riverbanks, thickets, and residential edges turning up in the reports. Monthly activity was busiest in October 2025 with 591 incidents and November 2025 with 443, then it eased through winter and rose again to 26 in April 2026. Across this record, Toyama Castle sits within 4,491 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Toyama Castle
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Toyama Castle?
Toyama Castle has recorded 4,491 bear incidents in total, with 27 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Toyama Castle?
The most recent bear sighting in Toyama Castle was on April 30, 2026 in Namerikawa, Toyama, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Toyama Castle?
Recent bear sightings in Toyama Castle have been concentrated in Toyama (16), Tateyama 宮路 (6), Toyama Yatsuomachi-Fukujima (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Toyama Castle?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 27 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Toyama Castle?
Toyama 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.