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Futarasan Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Futarasan Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Futarasan Shrine has seen a fresh black bear report from Nikkō 湯元 on May 4, 2026 at 14:59, when a bear about one meter long was seen in a stream like area about 25 meters back from the road and stayed in place as if feeding. Another bear was reported the same day in Kanuma 草久, and the recent run of sightings also includes a cub crossing the national highway near the old tollbooth at the bottom of Irohazaka on May 3, 2026 at about 17:50.
The busiest ground around Futarasan Shrine keeps being the wider Nikkō area, with reports also coming from 山内, 今市本町, 野口, and 鬼怒川温泉滝, plus nearby 藤原 and Kanuma 草久. Activity has been strongest in April 2026 with 15 reports, after March 2026 with 6, while the record here now stands at 304 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Futarasan Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Futarasan Shrine?
Futarasan Shrine has recorded 304 bear incidents in total, with 17 reported in the last 30 days and 3 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 Futarasan Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Futarasan Shrine was on May 4, 2026 in Nikkō 湯元, Tochigi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Futarasan Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Futarasan Shrine have been concentrated in Nikkō (30), Nikkō 宝殿 (12), Nikkō 所野 (7). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Futarasan Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 3 incidents in the last 7 days, 17 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Futarasan Shrine?
Futarasan 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.