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Murayama Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Murayama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Murayama had a black bear sighting on March 5 at 1:28 PM in Tominami, where one bear was reported in the Oaza Tominami area, and another sighting followed that same day at 10:30 AM in Shiratori. A third report came on March 4 at 3:20 PM in Choshoji, keeping the recent pace of sightings close together across the city.
The most active spots have been around Tateoka Higashizawa, Habu ta, Tominami, and Shiratori, with activity also turning up in Taruishi and Iwano. The biggest surge came in October with 43 reports, followed by July with 36, while November still stayed active with 14; across Murayama, the running total has reached 195 black bear sightings.
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11月だけで6件、12月から1月にかけても出てるから、相当な頻度で目撃されてるんだな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Murayama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Murayama?
Murayama has 195 recorded bear incidents in total, but no activity has been reported in the last 30 days. Bear activity varies seasonally, so always check the latest status before hiking or spending time outdoors.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Murayama?
The most recent bear sighting in Murayama was on March 5, 2026 in Murayama 大字富並, Yamagata, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Murayama?
Recent bear sightings in Murayama have been concentrated in Murayama 大字長善寺 (15), Murayama 大字本飯田 (14), Murayama 大字富並 (11). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Murayama?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Murayama?
Murayama 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.