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Yonezawa Castle Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Yonezawa 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 Yonezawa Castle, the most recent black bear report came from Misawa, Yonezawa City, where one bear was sighted at around 07:40 on May 8, 2026. The city was also warning people after two bears were seen in Osawa, Yonezawa City at around 08:00 and 08:45 on April 29, 2026, showing that bear activity is still close to settled areas.
The heaviest activity has been around Yonezawa City itself, with recent reports also coming from Tateishi and Rokugomachi Nishifujiizumi, while nearby Kawanishi and Nanyo have also had sightings. The pace was busiest in October 2025 with 253 reports, stayed high in November 2025 with 154 and August 2025 with 163, then eased into December 2025 with 10, January 2026 with 6, and April 2026 with 5; the area has recorded 1,488 black bear sightings in all.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Yonezawa Castle
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Yonezawa Castle?
Yonezawa Castle has recorded 1,488 bear incidents in total, with 5 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 Yonezawa Castle?
The most recent bear sighting in Yonezawa Castle was on April 21, 2026 in Kawanishi 大字堀金, Yamagata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Yonezawa Castle?
Recent bear sightings in Yonezawa Castle have been concentrated in Yonezawa Hosenmachi (6), Yonezawa Sasano (5), Kawanishi 大字上小松 (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Yonezawa Castle?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 5 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Yonezawa Castle?
Yonezawa 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.