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Izushi Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Izushi Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Izushi Shrine is following a sharp reminder from Toyooka Izushicho Mitsuki, where a black bear and a vehicle collided on March 26, 2026 at 10:30. The latest nearby sighting came in Toyooka Kasumi on April 17, 2026 at 21:00, and there was no damage reported.
Around Izushi Shrine, the busiest bear country has been Toyooka itself, with repeated reports in Hidakacho Yamanomiya, Tantocho Karakawa, Tantocho Hinada, Iwakuma, and Hidakacho Shinogaki, along with activity reaching into Kyotango. The run of reports was heaviest in May 2025 with 38 incidents and July 2025 with 37, then it stayed active through August 2025 with 23 and October 2025 with 24, while the area has now recorded 961 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Izushi Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Izushi Shrine?
Izushi Shrine has recorded 961 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 Izushi Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Izushi Shrine was on April 17, 2026 in Toyooka Kasumi, Hyogo, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Izushi Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Izushi Shrine have been concentrated in Kyōtango Kumihamacho-Seki (6), Toyooka Tantocho-Komoto (4), Toyooka Tantocho-Sakano (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Izushi Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Izushi Shrine?
Izushi 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.