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Kogen-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kogen-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.
Kogen-ji Temple is watching a fresh bear report from November 15, 2025 in Fukuchiyama Yakunocho Imanishinaka, where 1 black bear was seen at 9:00. That follows another sighting on November 12, 2025 in Fukuchiyama Ebisu, and the recent run shows the bears are still moving through the Fukuchiyama area in clear daytime hours.
The busiest areas in this record include Fukuchiyama Yakunocho locations such as Chihara, Ito, Takauchi, Ogura, and Imanishinaka, along with Fukuchiyama Maedashinmachi, Nobana, Hatakenaka, Hiyoshigaoka, and Ebisu. Activity peaked in May 2025 with 12 reports, stayed high in October 2025 with 8, and was also strong in November 2024 with 8; the full record for this area now stands at 409 black bear sightings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kogen-ji Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kogen-ji Temple?
Kogen-ji Temple has 409 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 Kogen-ji Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Kogen-ji Temple was on November 15, 2025 in Fukuchiyama Yakunocho-Imanishinaka, Kyoto, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kogen-ji Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Kogen-ji Temple have been concentrated in Fukuchiyama Yakunocho-Imanishinaka (12), Fukuchiyama Ishiba (11), Fukuchiyama Yakunocho-Ogura (9). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kogen-ji Temple?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Kogen-ji Temple?
Kogen-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.