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Hōryū-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Hōryū-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.
Hōryū-ji Temple is watching a fresh bear encounter from April 10, 2026 in Heguri Midorigaoka 6-chome, where a black bear came down from the hill beside a pond and got within about 5 meters before the person shouted it off and the animal ran away. That was the closest and most alarming recent report in the area, and it ended without injury.
The most active places in this wider area are around Kizugawa City, including Nakagaito, Tsubai, Yamashiro-cho, Kamikoma, and Kamocho-Kitadaimon, with another sighting also reported in Ikoma Ogurajicho and Nara Furuichicho. Activity peaked in November 2025 with 41 incidents and stayed high in October 2025 with 20, then dropped through December 2025 and into January 2026 and March 2026; altogether, this area has recorded 109 black bear sightings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Hōryū-ji Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Hōryū-ji Temple?
Hōryū-ji Temple has recorded 109 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 Hōryū-ji Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Hōryū-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 Hōryū-ji Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Hōryū-ji Temple have been concentrated in Kizugawa Umemidai 3-chome (12), Kizugawa Umedani (9), Kizugawa Yamashirocho-Kamikoma (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Hōryū-ji Temple?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Hōryū-ji Temple?
Hōryū-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.