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Mefu Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mefu Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mefu Shrine has been watching a tense scene unfold, with the most recent close call on April 19, 2026 in Minoh Gein 3 chome, where a black bear gave a low growl and kept watch from halfway up the slope beside flowing water. The encounter happened in a tight spot with the stream on the right and the hillside on the left, the kind of place where a person can feel boxed in fast.
Across the area, the most active places have been Minoh, Toyono, Sanda, Kobe, Kawanishi, Ikeda, Takarazuka, Ibaraki City, and Nose Town, with reports clustering in November 2025 and September 2025, when 5 incidents were recorded in each month. The shrine area has logged 44 black bear sightings overall, and the recent reports show bears turning up near towns, neighborhoods, and wooded edges rather than staying deep in the mountains.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mefu Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mefu Shrine?
Mefu Shrine has recorded 44 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 Mefu Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Mefu 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 Mefu Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Mefu Shrine have been concentrated in Toyono Yono (3), Ibaraki Izuhara (3), Toyono Kibogaoka 3-chome (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mefu Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mefu Shrine?
Mefu 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.