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Iga Kokubun-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Iga Kokubun-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 Kameyama, on December 23, 2025 at 12:00, 2 black bears crossed the right lane of the Yamato Kaido while a rider was heading toward Nara by motorcycle, and both were about 1.3 meters long. Around Iga Kokubun-ji Temple, the broader record now stands at 33 black bear sightings, so this is not an isolated corner of the map.
The most active places have been Yamazoe, Wazuka, and the Nara side around Tsukigase Momogano and Ojicho, with reports also coming from Koka and Kameyama. Activity peaks in October, which had 10 reports, and June, which had 9, while December has already logged 2 and September, August, July, May, November 2024, November 2023, September 2023, and October 2022 each added smaller numbers to the trail of sightings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Iga Kokubun-ji Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Iga Kokubun-ji Temple?
Iga Kokubun-ji Temple has 33 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 Iga Kokubun-ji Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Iga Kokubun-ji Temple was on December 27, 2025 in Koka 信楽町上朝宮, Shiga, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Iga Kokubun-ji Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Iga Kokubun-ji Temple have been concentrated in Nara Tsukigase-Momogano (6), Yamazoe Nishihata (2), Wazuka (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Iga Kokubun-ji Temple?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Iga Kokubun-ji Temple?
Iga Kokubun-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.