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Mitsushima Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mitsushima Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mitsushima Shrine has been seeing black bear activity across the wider area, and the sharpest recent encounter came on April 19, 2026 in Minoh Gein 3-chome, where a bear watched a person from halfway up a slope and answered with a low growl while water ran on one side and the hill rose on the other. Another close call came on April 10, 2026 in Heguri Midorigaoka 6-chome, where a bear came down from the hill beside the pond and stood about 5 meters away before being driven off by shouting.
The busiest ground has been around Seika, Kizugawa, and nearby towns, with repeated reports in places such as Kizugawa Kizugawadai 8-chome, Seika Yamada, Seika Hikaridai 4-chome, and the west side of Seika Satoyama Exchange Plaza. Activity has peaked most strongly in November 2025, when 12 incidents were recorded, and the area has logged 40 black bear sightings overall, with reports still turning up in December 2025, January 2026, and April 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mitsushima Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mitsushima Shrine?
Mitsushima Shrine has recorded 40 bear incidents in total, with 2 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 Mitsushima Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Mitsushima Shrine was on December 5, 2025 in Komorebi Park, Kyoto, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mitsushima Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Mitsushima Shrine have been concentrated in Ibaraki Higashinara 1-chome (4), Ibaraki Uenocho (3), Takatsuki Johokucho 1-chome (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mitsushima Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 2 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Mitsushima Shrine?
Mitsushima 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.