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Houdai-in Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Houdai-in Temple, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Houdai-in Temple has recent black bear activity tied to Fujieda 花倉, where on April 28, 2026 at 03:58 a witness saw 1 black bear entering the mountain from a distance while taking out work garbage. That is the most recent report in this area, and it fits a run of sightings that has kept bears moving through the local hills.
The most active places have been Shizuoka 高山, 広瀬, 岡部町宮島, 梅ヶ谷, 山切, and 郷島, with Houdai-in Temple sitting in a wider landscape that has recorded 71 black bear sightings overall. Activity was busiest in November 2025 with 8 reports, stayed high in October 2025 with 6, and then continued through winter and into March 2026 with 2 reports in both February and March.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Houdai-in Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Houdai-in Temple?
Houdai-in Temple has recorded 71 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 Houdai-in Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Houdai-in Temple was on March 5, 2026 in Shizuoka 高山, Shizuoka, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Houdai-in Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Houdai-in Temple have been concentrated in Shizuoka 広瀬 (5), Shizuoka 俵峰 (4), Shizuoka 梅ヶ谷 (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Houdai-in Temple?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Houdai-in Temple?
Houdai-in 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.