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Yubara Dam Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Yubara Dam, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Yubara Dam has recently seen a black bear in Kagamino Kusu on April 16, 2026, and that keeps the latest activity close to the present. The most notable recent cluster came in Kōfu Sagarikaya on October 25, 2025, when a bear with one cub was seen near the broad area agricultural road by the Shimo Kaya Manano Sanpeiyama trailhead and crossed toward Sanpeiyama.
Across this area, the strongest activity has been around Kagamino, Maniwa, and Misasa, with another old report from Kurayoshi showing the bear presence reaches farther out as well. The busiest stretch in the record was August 2020 with 2 incidents, and the area has logged 17 black bear sightings overall, with other activity appearing in March 2026, October 2025, June 2025, May 2025, July 2024, April 2024, February 2024, and July 2021.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Yubara Dam
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Yubara Dam?
Yubara Dam has recorded 17 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 Yubara Dam?
The most recent bear sighting in Yubara Dam was on April 15, 2026 in Kagamino Kusu, Okayama, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Yubara Dam?
Recent bear sightings in Yubara Dam have been concentrated in Kōfu Sagarikaya (2), Misasa Kadani (2), Misasa Fukumoto (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Yubara Dam?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Yubara Dam?
Yubara Dam 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.