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Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine is watching a very fresh round of bear activity nearby: on April 30, 2026 at about 10:30, a student spotted one bear like animal in the grass near Kasano Elementary School in Yamakita, Tsubata Town, and town staff with the local hunter association searched the area afterward. Just two days earlier, on April 28, 2026 at about 19:30, a bear sighting was reported from Kariyasu Elementary School in Tsubata, showing that these animals are still turning up close to schools and settled ground.
The heaviest activity has been around Tsubata, especially Kurikara, while Oyabe and Nanto have also had repeated reports, including the Kurikara Fudoji area and the Tenjin corridor on the Prefectural Route Kanazawa Yuwaku Fukumitsu Line. The pace climbed sharply in October 2025 and November 2025, then stayed active through December 2025 and into April 2026, and this area has now recorded 1,670 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine?
Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine has recorded 1,670 bear incidents in total, with 6 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 Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine was on April 30, 2026 in Tsubata Yamakita, Ishikawa, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine have been concentrated in Nanto 小山 (12), Kanazawa Kakumamachi (5), Nanto 竹内 (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 6 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Higashiyama Sugawara Shrine?
Higashiyama Sugawara 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.