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Hattori Sumiyoshi Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Hattori Sumiyoshi Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Hattori Sumiyoshi Shrine has been watching a troubling pattern in the nearby hills: on April 19, 2026 at 14:00, a black bear in Minoh Gein 3 chome threatened a person with a low growl while standing halfway up a slope, with water on the right and the hillside on the left. That was not an isolated appearance, but part of a string of black bear reports around this area.
The most active areas have been Toyono Town, Minoh, Takatsuki City, Ibaraki City, and Ikeda City, with recent reports also coming from Kawanishi. Activity has clustered in September 2025 with 5 incidents, then November 2025 with 3, while October 2025 had 1, August 2025 had 3, and July 2025 had 1; the broader record for this area now stands at 53 black bear sightings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Hattori Sumiyoshi Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Hattori Sumiyoshi Shrine?
Hattori Sumiyoshi Shrine has recorded 53 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 Hattori Sumiyoshi Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Hattori Sumiyoshi Shrine was on April 19, 2026 in Minoh Gein 3-chome, Osaka, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Hattori Sumiyoshi Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Hattori Sumiyoshi Shrine have been concentrated in Ibaraki Higashinara 1-chome (4), Toyono Yono (3), Ibaraki Ninchoji (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Hattori Sumiyoshi Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Hattori Sumiyoshi Shrine?
Hattori Sumiyoshi 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.