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Honjō Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Honjō Shrine
Honjō Shrine had a Black Bear report in Ibigawa 谷汲徳積 on August 5, 2026. The only incident in the past 30 days was reported within the past 7 days. New reports appeared within the past week. Recent reports are centered on Ibigawa 谷汲徳積. The area has 596 recorded incidents in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Honjō Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Honjō Shrine?
Honjō Shrine has recorded 596 bear incidents in total, with 1 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Honjō Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Honjō Shrine was on July 3, 2026 in Ikeda 片山, Gifu, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Honjō Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Honjō Shrine have been concentrated in Ikeda 片山 (5), Ogaki 赤坂町 (5), Seki 池尻 (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Honjō Shrine?
Activity is elevated. 1 of the 1 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Honjō Shrine?
Honjō 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.