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Kizugawa Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Kizugawa
Kizugawa had a Black Bear report in Kizugawa Ichisaka on May 17, 2026. No new incidents have been reported in the past 30 days. Recent activity is quiet, but this area has many past records. The area has 145 recorded incidents in total.
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Kizugawa Bear Incident Map
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12月だけで6日間に複数回も目撃されてるのに、142件の報告数考えると相当な頻度で出没してるんだ。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kizugawa
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kizugawa?
Kizugawa has 145 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 Kizugawa?
The most recent bear sighting in Kizugawa was on December 12, 2025 in Minamikamodai 9-chome, Kizugawa City (near Kyonai Bridge), Kyoto, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kizugawa?
Recent bear sightings in Kizugawa have been concentrated in Kizugawa Umemidai 3-chome (12), Kizugawa Umedani (10), Kizugawa Kamocho-Hokkejino (9). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kizugawa?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Kizugawa?
Kizugawa 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.