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Kizugawa Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kizugawa, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kizugawa saw its most striking recent report on March 28, 2026 at about 23:30, when 2 black bears were sighted on an agricultural road in Nakagaito, Tsubai, Yamashiro cho, and another March 28 report came from Kizugawa Yamashirocho Kamikoma. Earlier in the month, bear like animals were also reported around 21:00 on March 14 in Hokaji no Furoda, Kamo cho and Furoda, Hokkaji no, Kamo cho, showing that activity has been continuing into the night.
The busiest ground has been around Kamo cho and Yamashiro cho, with repeated reports also reaching Minamikamodai and Nagamodai in Kizugawa City. Activity peaked in November 2025 with 38 incidents and October 2025 with 34, then stayed active through December 2025 with 10 and March 2026 with 6; across Kizugawa, there have been 148 black bear sightings overall.
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 148 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 March 28, 2026 in Agricultural road at Nakagaito, Tsubai, Yamashiro-cho, Kizugawa City, Kyoto, where 2 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 Kamocho-Hokkejino (9), Kizugawa Umedani (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.