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Kudara-ji Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kudara-ji, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kudara-ji has been seeing the sharpest recent bear activity in Minoh Gein 3-chome, where on April 19, 2026 a black bear stood halfway up a slope beside flowing water and threatened a person with a low growl. That was the kind of close encounter that stays with people, and it shows the bears are still moving through the edges of these hills.
The most active areas have been around Kizugawa City, with repeated reports from Nakagaito and Yamashirocho Kamikoma, along with sightings in Kamo cho, Uji City, and Ikoma Ogurajicho. Activity peaked in November 2025 with 40 incidents, then stayed active through October 2025 with 16, December 2025 with 11, September 2025 with 9, and into March 2026 with 4; this area has logged 172 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kudara-ji
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kudara-ji?
Kudara-ji has recorded 172 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 Kudara-ji?
The most recent bear sighting in Kudara-ji was on January 20, 2026 in Kizugawa City, Kyoto, where 2 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kudara-ji?
Recent bear sightings in Kudara-ji have been concentrated in Kizugawa Yamashirocho-Kamikoma (6), Kizugawa Yamashirocho-Tsubai (6), Kyoto Oharano-Minamikasugacho (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kudara-ji?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Kudara-ji?
Kudara-ji 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.