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Diorama Kyoto Japan Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Diorama Kyoto Japan, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Diorama Kyoto Japan has just seen a fresh black bear report on May 6, 2026 in Nishigamo, Kita Ward, Kyoto City, where two residents said they saw one young bear like animal in a residential area. That follows a tight cluster of sightings around Kyoto City in late April and early May, including the Ninna ji hillside and the Kiyotaki River area in Ukyo Ward.
The most active ground has been in Ukyo Ward, especially around Ninna ji, Arashiyama, and the Kiyotaki River, while Kita Ward has also been touched by a residential sighting. Activity peaked in November 2025 with 44 incidents and stayed high in October 2025 with 30, then dropped to 14 in December 2025 and 4 in March 2026 before rising again in April 2026 with 6; this area has recorded 447 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Diorama Kyoto Japan
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Diorama Kyoto Japan?
Diorama Kyoto Japan has recorded 447 bear incidents in total, with 9 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Diorama Kyoto Japan?
The most recent bear sighting in Diorama Kyoto Japan was on May 6, 2026 in Kyoto, Kyoto, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Diorama Kyoto Japan?
Recent bear sightings in Diorama Kyoto Japan have been concentrated in Kyoto (11), Kyoto Uzumasa-Goryodencho (3), Kyoto Oharano-Minamikasugacho (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Diorama Kyoto Japan?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 9 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Diorama Kyoto Japan?
Diorama Kyoto Japan 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.