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Kusanagi Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kusanagi Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kusanagi Shrine has recently been looking over ground where a black bear was reported in Shizuoka 高山 on March 5, 2026 at 9:15, the latest sighting in this area. That follows another bear report in Shizuoka 高山 on March 2, 2026 at 8:30, showing that this corner of the shrine area is still getting fresh attention from bears.
The most active places in this run have been Shizuoka 高山, Shizuoka 土, Shizuoka 広瀬, Shizuoka 梅ヶ谷, and Shizuoka 宍原, with other reports stretching through Fujinomiya 内房 and Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 15 incidents and stayed heavy in November 2025 with 14, before easing into January 2026 with 8 and then February 2026 and March 2026 with 2 each; the area has logged 133 black bear sightings in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kusanagi Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kusanagi Shrine?
Kusanagi Shrine has 133 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 Kusanagi Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Kusanagi Shrine was on October 27, 2025 in Fujinomiya 内房, Shizuoka, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kusanagi Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Kusanagi Shrine have been concentrated in Fujinomiya 内房 (20), Shizuoka 広瀬 (5), Shizuoka 俵峰 (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kusanagi Shrine?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Kusanagi Shrine?
Kusanagi 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.