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Hirakata Park Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Hirakata Park, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Hirakata Park has been watching the same kind of close call play out in the surrounding hills: on April 19, 2026 at Minoh Gein 3 chome, a black bear stood halfway up a slope beside flowing water and answered with a low growl while watching a person below. Another tense encounter came on April 10, 2026 at Heguri Midorigaoka 6 chome, where a bear came down from the hill beside the pond and was only about 5 meters away before it fled after the person shouted.
The most active ground has been around Kizugawa City, Kyotanabe, Seika, Ikoma, and the Minoh and Heguri hills, with reports clustering along wooded edges, ponds, and agricultural roads. Activity peaked in November 2025 with 31 incidents, then stayed active through October 2025 with 10, September 2025 with 7, August 2025 with 9, and June 2025 with 6, before tapering into December 2025 with 6 and the quieter stretch of January 2026 and March 2026 with 1 and 2. Across this area, there have been 141 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Hirakata Park
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Hirakata Park?
Hirakata Park has recorded 141 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 Hirakata Park?
The most recent bear sighting in Hirakata Park was on December 11, 2025 in Kyoto Oharano-Kitakasugacho, Kyoto, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Hirakata Park?
Recent bear sightings in Hirakata Park have been concentrated in Kyoto Oharano-Minamikasugacho (7), Kizugawa Yamashirocho-Tsubai (6), Kyoto Oharano-Kitakasugacho (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Hirakata Park?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Hirakata Park?
Hirakata Park 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.