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Mishima-Kamo Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mishima-Kamo Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mishima-Kamo Shrine is seeing the same pressure that has been showing up across the region: on April 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., a black bear in Minoh Gein 3 chome threatened a person with a low growl while watching from halfway up a slope beside flowing water. That kind of close, tense encounter is the clearest sign of what is happening here right now.
The most active ground has been around Kyotanabe, Kizugawa, Seika, Nagaokakyo, and Kyoto Oharano Kitakasugacho, with reports clustering in settled edges, parks, and woodland margins. Activity peaked in November 2025 with 26 sightings, then stayed active in December 2025 with 6 and January 2026 with 1, and this area has recorded 116 black bear sightings in all.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mishima-Kamo Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mishima-Kamo Shrine?
Mishima-Kamo Shrine has recorded 116 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 Mishima-Kamo Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Mishima-Kamo Shrine was on December 11, 2025 in Kyoto Oharano-Kitakasugacho, Kyoto, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mishima-Kamo Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Mishima-Kamo Shrine have been concentrated in Kyoto Oharano-Minamikasugacho (11), Ibaraki Higashinara 1-chome (4), Joyo City (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mishima-Kamo Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mishima-Kamo Shrine?
Mishima-Kamo 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.