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Kuzu-hachimangū Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kuzu-hachimangū, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kuzu-hachimangū is seeing black bear activity centered most recently on April 11 in Gero Osakacho Ochiai, where a bear was first mistaken for a monkey before the witness realized it was a bear on Prefectural Route 441. Other recent reports also came in from Gero at Kunogawa and Ogawa on January 28, with additional sightings in Miyaji, Nojiri, Mimayano, Kanayamacho Unohara, and Yunoshima.
The heaviest activity has been around Gero itself, with reports clustering in October 2025 and staying active through November 2025 and December 2025, while January 2026 still brought fresh sightings. Across the area, there have been 647 black bear sightings in total, showing that this is an established bear landscape rather than a one off event.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kuzu-hachimangū
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kuzu-hachimangū?
Kuzu-hachimangū has recorded 647 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 Kuzu-hachimangū?
The most recent bear sighting in Kuzu-hachimangū was on April 10, 2026 in Gero Osakacho-Ochiai, Gifu, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kuzu-hachimangū?
Recent bear sightings in Kuzu-hachimangū have been concentrated in Gero Ogawa (9), Takayama 朝日町西洞 (8), Gero 小川 (7). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kuzu-hachimangū?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Kuzu-hachimangū?
Kuzu-hachimangū 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.