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Kuzu Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kuzu Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kuzu Shrine is seeing the same kind of close brush that has been troubling this area: on April 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Minoh Gein 3 chome, a black bear stood halfway up a slope beside flowing water and watched a person before giving a low growl. That is the most recent sign that black bears are still moving through the hills and edges around the shrine.
The busiest places in this stretch have been Minoh, Nose, Takatsuki, Ibaraki City, Kawanishi, Takarazuka, Toyono Town, Sanda, and Kameoka, where reports have kept coming in from wooded slopes, town edges, and quiet residential pockets. Activity has been strongest in September and October of 2024, then again in November of 2024 and 2025, and the area has logged 96 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kuzu Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kuzu Shrine?
Kuzu Shrine has recorded 96 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 Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Kuzu Shrine was on April 19, 2026 in Minoh Gein 3-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 Kuzu Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Kuzu Shrine have been concentrated in Nose Shukuno (4), Ibaraki Higashinara 1-chome (4), Toyono Yono (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kuzu Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Kuzu Shrine?
Kuzu 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.