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Miwa Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Miwa Shrine
Miwa Shrine had a Black Bear report in Kameoka Higashibetsuincho-Koizumi on August 4, 2026. There were 3 incidents in the past 30 days, including 2 in the past 7 days. New reports appeared within the past week. Recent reports include Kameoka Higashibetsuincho-Koizumi and Kameoka Higashibetsuincho-Nange. The area has 171 recorded incidents in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Miwa Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Miwa Shrine?
Miwa Shrine has recorded 171 bear incidents in total, with 3 reported in the last 30 days and 2 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 Miwa Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Miwa Shrine was on August 3, 2026 in Kameoka Higashibetsuincho-Koizumi, Kyoto, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Miwa Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Miwa Shrine have been concentrated in Kyoto Oharano-Minamikasugacho (7), Toyono Yoshikawa (5), Ibaraki Ninchoji (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Miwa Shrine?
Activity is elevated. 2 of the 3 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Miwa Shrine?
Miwa 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.