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Hokki-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Hokki-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.
At Hokaji no Furoda in Kamo cho, Kizugawa City, a black bear was seen at around 21:00 on March 14, 2026 while someone was driving, and the same evening brought another report from the same area. A few days later, on March 28, 2026, two black bears were seen on an agricultural road in Nakagaito, Tsubai, Yamashiro cho, Kizugawa City, showing that the edge of town roads and farm lanes are where people are still running into bears.
The activity is centered around Kizugawa City and nearby places such as Heguri Midorigaoka, Kamo cho, and Yamashiro cho, with reports also reaching Ikoma and Nara. The busiest stretch was November 2025, when 50 incidents were logged, and bear presence stayed strong through October 2025 with 25, June 2025 with 25, and December 2025 with 15. Across this area, there have been 160 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Hokki-ji Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Hokki-ji Temple?
Hokki-ji Temple has 160 recorded bear incidents in total, but no activity has been reported in the last 30 days. Bear activity varies seasonally, so always check the latest status before hiking or spending time outdoors.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Hokki-ji Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Hokki-ji Temple 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 Hokki-ji Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Hokki-ji Temple have been concentrated in Kizugawa Umemidai 3-chome (12), Kizugawa Umedani (9), Kizugawa Kamocho-Hokkejino (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Hokki-ji Temple?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Hokki-ji Temple?
Hokki-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.