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Kichijō-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kichijō-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.
Kichijō-ji Temple’s latest black bear report came on April 28, 2026 at Shibukawa 上白井, where 1 small black bear was observed while someone was driving. Another sighting followed on April 9, 2026 in Shibukawa 中郷, showing that bear activity is still reaching into the settled edge of this area.
The busiest ground has been around Shibukawa, Minakami, Numata City, and Showa, with repeated reports from places like Minakami Maniwa, Minakami Namezawa, and Numata Iwamotomachi. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 144 incidents, then stayed high in November 2025 with 42 and continued into December 2025 with 11; across this area, black bears have been recorded 522 times overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kichijō-ji Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kichijō-ji Temple?
Kichijō-ji Temple has recorded 522 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 Kichijō-ji Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Kichijō-ji Temple was on April 28, 2026 in Shibukawa 上白井, Gunma, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kichijō-ji Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Kichijō-ji Temple have been concentrated in Numata City (6), Minakami Yujukuonsen (5), Minakami Aramaki (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kichijō-ji Temple?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Kichijō-ji Temple?
Kichijō-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.