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Yonago Castle Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Yonago 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 Yonago Castle, the latest sharp warning from the hills came on April 24, 2026 around 5:30 a.m. near Tenmangu Shrine in Ijiri, Hakuta cho, Yasugi City, where a juvenile black bear about 50 cm long was seen. Just three days earlier, on April 21, 2026 around 10:30 a.m., another bear measuring about 70 to 80 cm was spotted on a municipal road near Hiba yama Kume Shrine in Yokoya, Hakuta cho, Yasugi City.
The most active places in this area have been the Hakuta cho side of Yasugi City, along with Matsue City and Daisen, where sightings keep turning up near shrines, roads, yards, and hillside edges. Activity has also clustered in November 2025 with 21 reports, then July 2025 with 9, while August 2025 brought 5 and both October 2025 and December 2025 had 4 each, all part of 106 total black bear sightings in this area.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Yonago Castle
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Yonago Castle?
Yonago Castle has recorded 106 bear incidents in total, with 4 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 Yonago Castle?
The most recent bear sighting in Yonago Castle was on April 23, 2026 in Yasugi Hakutacho-Ijiri, Shimane, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Yonago Castle?
Recent bear sightings in Yonago Castle have been concentrated in Daisen Tatarado (9), Daisen Akamatsu (5), Houki Kobayashi (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Yonago Castle?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 4 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Yonago Castle?
Yonago 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.