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Kaburai-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kaburai-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.
Kaburai-ji Temple has been seeing fresh bear activity, and the latest close call came on November 30, 2025, in Kobe, where 1 black bear was reported while someone was waiting in a car and thought they saw a bear. That kind of report fits a run of recent sightings that has kept the area on alert.
The most active places around Kaburai-ji Temple have been Toyono, Nose, Kobe, Sanda, Kawanishi, Ikeda, and Takarazuka, with the heaviest activity showing up in September 2025 with 4 reports, then November 2025 with 3, and October 2025 with 2. Across this area, there have been 17 black bear sightings in total, with reports also appearing in November 2024, October 2024, February 2024, January 2024, and February 2020.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kaburai-ji Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kaburai-ji Temple?
Kaburai-ji Temple has 17 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 Kaburai-ji Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Kaburai-ji Temple was on November 30, 2025 in Kobe, Hyogo, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kaburai-ji Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Kaburai-ji Temple have been concentrated in Nose Shimoda (2), Nose Imanishi (2), Kobe (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kaburai-ji Temple?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Kaburai-ji Temple?
Kaburai-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.