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Dairen Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Dairen Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Dairen Shrine is seeing its latest black bear alarm in Shimonoseki City, where 2 black bears were reported on December 2, 2025 inside an abandoned house and at other spots around town, after a year of repeated sightings across the city. Nearby reports have also come in from Shimonoseki Oaza Toyoura Village on December 28, 2025, Oaza Yoshimo on December 24, 2025, and Kusunoki 5 chome on December 13, 2025, showing the activity is still moving through the same broad area.
The busiest months in the record were December 2025 and August 2025, each with 4 reports, and activity also showed up in April 2025 with 2 reports while the other listed months each had 1. The pattern centers on Shimonoseki, especially around Kusunoki, Katsuya Shinmachi, Oaza Toyoura Village, Oaza Yoshimo, and Ichinomiya Higashimachi, and this area has logged 17 black bear sightings in all.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Dairen Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Dairen Shrine?
Dairen Shrine has 17 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 Dairen Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Dairen Shrine was on December 27, 2025 in Shimonoseki 大字豊浦村, Yamaguchi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Dairen Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Dairen Shrine have been concentrated in Shimonoseki 大字豊浦村 (1), Shimonoseki 大字吉母 (1), Shimonoseki 楠乃五丁目 (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Dairen Shrine?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Dairen Shrine?
Dairen Shrine 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.