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Nakajima-so Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Nakajima-so Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Nakajima-so Shrine is hearing the same kind of warning that was reported in Minoh Gein 3-chome on April 19, 2026, when a black bear stood halfway up the slope, watched a person from the side of a stream, and gave a low growl. That is the sort of close, tense encounter that has been showing up across this area, and the shrine sits inside a landscape where bears have now been recorded 33 times.
The strongest activity has been around Ibaraki City, Takatsuki City, Minoh, Kawanishi, and Ikeda, with repeated reports from the ridge and hillside neighborhoods edging into town. Activity has clustered in November 2025 and October 2024 with the highest monthly totals in the record, while September 2024 and November 2023 also stood out as busy periods, showing that sightings keep returning to the same mountain fringe areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Nakajima-so Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Nakajima-so Shrine?
Nakajima-so Shrine has recorded 33 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 Nakajima-so Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Nakajima-so 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 Nakajima-so Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Nakajima-so Shrine have been concentrated in Ibaraki Higashinara 1-chome (4), Ibaraki Izuhara (3), Ibaraki Uenocho (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Nakajima-so Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Nakajima-so Shrine?
Nakajima-so 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.