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Katsuō-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Katsuō-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.
Katsuō-ji Temple was shaken on April 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in Minoh Gein 3-chome, where 1 black bear watched a person from halfway up a slope and answered with a low growl, with water flowing on the right side and a steep bank on the left. That is the kind of close, tense encounter that reminds hikers this area still has a real bear presence.
The most active places around here have been Kameoka, Nose, Toyono, Kyoto Oharano, Shimamoto, and Takatsuki, with reports stacking up across the hills and town edges nearby. Activity has been busiest in November 2025 with 9 incidents, matched by September 2025 with 9, followed by October 2025 with 8, while the full record for this area now stands at 144 black bear sightings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Katsuō-ji Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Katsuō-ji Temple?
Katsuō-ji Temple has recorded 144 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 Katsuō-ji Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Katsuō-ji Temple was on April 19, 2026 in Minoh Gein 3-chome, Osaka, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Katsuō-ji Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Katsuō-ji Temple have been concentrated in Kyoto Oharano-Minamikasugacho (8), Nose Shukuno (4), Takatsuki Sugio (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Katsuō-ji Temple?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Katsuō-ji Temple?
Katsuō-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.