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Jōruri-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Jōruri-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.
Jōruri-ji Temple has had a tense near miss in Heguri Midorigaoka 6-chome on April 10, 2026 at 16:40, when a black bear came down from the hill beside the pond and closed to about 5 meters before the person shouted it off and escaped unharmed. Another recent bear report came on March 28, 2026 at 23:30 in Nakagaito, Tsubai, Yamashiro-cho, Kizugawa City, where 2 black bears were seen on an agricultural road.
The busiest months have been November 2025 with 65 sightings and October 2025 with 54, followed by June 2025 with 44 and July 2025 with 25. Around Kizugawa City, Kamo-cho, Yamashiro-cho, and Nara have been especially active, and the area around Jōruri-ji Temple has recorded 269 black bear sightings in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Jōruri-ji Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Jōruri-ji Temple?
Jōruri-ji Temple has recorded 269 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 Jōruri-ji Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Jōruri-ji Temple was on March 19, 2026 in Nara Besshiyocho, Nara, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Jōruri-ji Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Jōruri-ji Temple have been concentrated in Kizugawa Umemidai 3-chome (11), Kizugawa Umedani (7), Kizugawa Kamocho-Hokkejino (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Jōruri-ji Temple?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Jōruri-ji Temple?
Jōruri-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.