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Myōkō-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Myōkō-ji Temple, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Myōkō-ji Temple’s latest nearby alarm came on May 15, 2026 in Otsu Ogicho, where a black bear was accidentally captured. Just before that, on May 6, 2026, a young bear like animal was reported in a residential area of Nishigamo in Kyoto, showing that bears are still pushing close to people and homes.
The heaviest activity around this area has centered on Kyoto and Otsu, with April 2026 bringing 8 incidents and March 2026 bringing 4, after a much busier November 2025 with 52 and October 2025 with 33. Across the record, this area has logged 478 black bear sightings, so these are not isolated visits but part of a long running pattern around temple edges, river corridors, and nearby neighborhoods.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Myōkō-ji Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Myōkō-ji Temple?
Myōkō-ji Temple has recorded 478 bear incidents in total, with 11 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Myōkō-ji Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Myōkō-ji Temple was on May 6, 2026 in Kyoto, Kyoto, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Myōkō-ji Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Myōkō-ji Temple have been concentrated in Kyoto (11), Kyoto Uzumasa-Goryodencho (3), Otsu Hiyoshidai 3-chome (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Myōkō-ji Temple?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 11 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Myōkō-ji Temple?
Myōkō-ji Temple 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.