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Funai Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Funai Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Funai Shrine is seeing the same kind of pressure across the broader area: on April 26, 2026, three black bears believed to be a parent and cubs were reported on a road in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, after a run of similar sightings along the Kiyotaki River and near Kōzan-ji on April 25, 2026. Those reports showed an adult bear with two cubs moving through the Arashiyama and Kiyotaki side of Kyoto.
Most of the activity is centered in Kyoto, especially Ukyo Ward and nearby Kita Ward, with additional reports in Kyotamba and Nantan. The pace was heaviest in October 2025 with 28 incidents and stayed active in November 2025 with 17, while April 2026 has already brought 5 reports; across this wider record, 547 black bear sightings have been logged overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Funai Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Funai Shrine?
Funai Shrine has recorded 547 bear incidents in total, with 5 reported in the last 30 days and 0 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 Funai Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Funai Shrine was on April 25, 2026 in Kyoto, Kyoto, where 3 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Funai Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Funai Shrine have been concentrated in Nantan Hiyoshicho-Hatago (6), Kyoto (5), Nantan Hiyoshicho-Naka (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Funai Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 5 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Funai Shrine?
Funai 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.