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Gekkō-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Gekkō-ji Temple, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Gekkō-ji Temple has been seeing the freshest sign of black bear activity on May 5, 2026, when a person near the Kagikake Pass trailhead in Fujikawaguchiko Saikonishi reported a bear like animal while coming down from Kagikake Pass. The sighting could not be confirmed, but it fits the kind of close to trail edge report that keeps turning up around here.
The busiest ground has been around Fujikawaguchiko, with more reports than anywhere else in the surrounding area, while Tsuru, Oshino Village, Yamanakako, and Otsuki have also stayed on the map. Activity peaked in June 2025 with 40 incidents and November 2025 with 36, and it was still active through winter, including December 2025 with 15 and January 2026 with 2; the area has logged 493 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Gekkō-ji Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Gekkō-ji Temple?
Gekkō-ji Temple has recorded 493 bear incidents in total, with 2 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 Gekkō-ji Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Gekkō-ji Temple was on April 25, 2026 in Tsuru Kawadana, Yamanashi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Gekkō-ji Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Gekkō-ji Temple have been concentrated in Fujikawaguchiko Funatsu (17), Fujikawaguchiko Kawaguchi (8), Yamanakako (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Gekkō-ji Temple?
Activity is elevated. 1 of the 2 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Gekkō-ji Temple?
Gekkō-ji Temple 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.