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Hannya-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Hannya-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.
Hannya-ji Temple has been seeing black bear activity up close, and the most alarming recent report came on April 10, 2026 at Heguri Midorigaoka 6 chome, where a single bear came down from the hill beside the pond and was said to be about 5 meters away before it fled after shouting. Another sharp reminder came on March 28, 2026 at Nakagaito, Tsubai, Yamashiro cho, Kizugawa City, where 2 black bears were seen on an agricultural road late at night.
The busiest ground around here has been Kizugawa City and nearby Nara, with repeated reports from Yamashiro cho, Kamo cho, Ninnikusencho, and Besshiyocho. Activity was heaviest in November 2025 with 65 incidents and October 2025 with 50, then stayed active through December 2025 with 18 and into March 2026 with 9 before April 2026 added 1 more report. Across this area, there have been 255 black bear sightings in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Hannya-ji Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Hannya-ji Temple?
Hannya-ji Temple has recorded 255 bear incidents in total, with 1 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 Hannya-ji Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Hannya-ji Temple was on March 19, 2026 in Nara Besshiyocho, Nara, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Hannya-ji Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Hannya-ji Temple have been concentrated in Kizugawa Umemidai 3-chome (11), Kizugawa Umedani (7), Kizugawa Kamocho-Hokkejino (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Hannya-ji Temple?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Hannya-ji Temple?
Hannya-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.