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Ube Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Ube Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Ube Shrine is following a fresh black bear report from April 26, 2026, when 1 bear was seen moving from the municipal road Sakon Kiyochinai Line up into the mountains on the east side in Tottori. That kind of movement toward the hills has also shown up in Iwami Nii and Arai, Iwami Town, Tottori Prefecture, where bears were spotted heading from the road toward the mountains on January 8, 2026.
The busiest stretches have been around Iwami 平野, Otani, Iwami Town, and Kawasaki, Iwami Town, Tottori Prefecture, where bears have been turning up near roads and even in settlement edges, including a cub climbing a tree and claw marks found on a persimmon tree. Activity peaked in August 2025 with 16 incidents, stayed high in July 2025 and October 2025 with 12 and 8 incidents, and the area has recorded 468 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Ube Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Ube Shrine?
Ube Shrine has recorded 468 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 Ube Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Ube Shrine 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 Ube Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Ube Shrine have been concentrated in Yazu Yoro (6), Tottori (5), Iwami 平野 (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Ube Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Ube Shrine?
Ube Shrine 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.