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Jingo-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Jingo-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.
Jingo-ji Temple sits in a stretch of Kyoto where bear reports have stayed active, and the most recent sharp alarm came on May 6, 2026, when residents in Nishigamo, Kita Ward, Kyoto City reported seeing one young bear like animal in a residential area at night. Just before that, on May 3, 2026, a black bear was sighted on the back mountain of Ninna ji, and the hillside spot was closed to entry.
The heaviest activity in this area has been around Ukyo Ward and the Arashiyama side of Kyoto City, with repeated sightings near Ninna ji, Kōzan ji, and the Kiyotaki River in April 2026. The monthly picture shows a clear surge in November 2025, when there were 45 incidents, with October 2025 also high at 31, while reports were still coming in during April 2026 with 6 and March 2026 with 5. Across this area, the tally has reached 523 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Jingo-ji Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Jingo-ji Temple?
Jingo-ji Temple has recorded 523 bear incidents in total, with 9 reported in the last 30 days and 2 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 Jingo-ji Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Jingo-ji Temple was on May 6, 2026 in Kyoto, Kyoto, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Jingo-ji Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Jingo-ji Temple have been concentrated in Kyoto (11), Kyoto Uzumasa-Goryodencho (3), Nantan Hiyoshicho-Naka (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Jingo-ji Temple?
Activity has slowed. 2 incidents in the last 7 days, 9 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Jingo-ji Temple?
Jingo-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.