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Kudaraō Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kudaraō Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kudaraō Shrine area bears are still showing themselves close to people, and the most striking recent report came on April 19, 2026 at 14:00 in Minoh Gein 3 chome, where 1 black bear watched a person from halfway up a slope and gave a low growl. Just before that, Kizugawa City had back to back sightings in March 2026, including 2 bears on an agricultural road in Nakagaito, Tsubai, Yamashiro cho late on March 28 and another 2 bears reported in Kizugawa Yamashirocho Kamikoma the same month.
The busiest ground is around Kizugawa City, with additional reports in Uji City, Minoh, Ikoma, and Kyoto areas, showing that bear activity is spreading across the wider region rather than staying in one spot. The peak came in November 2025 with 40 incidents, followed by October 2025 with 16, while December 2025 still saw 11 and January 2026 had 2. Across this area, there have been 172 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kudaraō Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kudaraō Shrine?
Kudaraō Shrine 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 Kudaraō Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Kudaraō Shrine 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 Kudaraō Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Kudaraō Shrine 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 Kudaraō Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Kudaraō Shrine?
Kudaraō Shrine 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.