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Hiraoka Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Hiraoka Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Hiraoka Shrine has been dealing with a sharp recent encounter: on April 10, 2026 at Heguri Midorigaoka 6-chome, a black bear came down from the hill beside the pond and got within about 5 meters before the person shouted it off and escaped unharmed. Another sighting was also reported in Ikoma Ogurajicho on January 30, 2026, showing that bear activity is still reaching the edge of settled places around the shrine area.
The most active places in this wider area have been Kizugawa City, Nara Furuichicho, Komorebi Park, and Seika Yamada, with reports also turning up in Kyotanabe Fugenji Chigusahara and Nara Yashimacho. Activity peaked in November 2025 with 17 reports, then stayed active through December 2025 with 5 and January 2026 with 2; across this area, there have been 36 black bear sightings in all.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Hiraoka Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Hiraoka Shrine?
Hiraoka Shrine has recorded 36 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 Hiraoka Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Hiraoka Shrine was on January 20, 2026 in Kizugawa City, Kyoto, where 2 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Hiraoka Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Hiraoka Shrine have been concentrated in Kizugawa City (4), Ibaraki Higashinara 1-chome (4), Kizugawa Kizugawadai 8-chome (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Hiraoka Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Hiraoka Shrine?
Hiraoka 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.