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Kusunaga Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kusunaga Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kusunaga Shrine has recorded 8 black bear sightings, including a recent incident on September 19, 2025 when a bear was reported in Ikeda Satsukigaoka 4-chome. The area around the shrine and nearby neighborhoods such as Ibaraki Higashinara 1-chome and Minoh Nishishoji 4-chome are where activity has been noted.
Monthly records show activity in September 2025 and October 2024 as well as November 2023, October 2023, July 2022, June 2022, May 2022, and April 2022. The local area near Kusunaga Shrine has been part of these sightings, with examples on October 31, 2023 and November 1, 2023 cited among the incidents.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kusunaga Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kusunaga Shrine?
Kusunaga Shrine has 8 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 Kusunaga Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Kusunaga Shrine was on September 19, 2025 in Ikeda Satsukigaoka 4-chome, Osaka, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kusunaga Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Kusunaga Shrine have been concentrated in Ibaraki Higashinara 1-chome (4), Ikeda Satsukigaoka 4-chome (1), Minoh Nishishoji 4-chome (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kusunaga Shrine?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Kusunaga Shrine?
Kusunaga 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.