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Oyama Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Oyama Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Oyama Shrine has been seeing black bear activity across the broader Tsubata area, and the most recent sharp alarm came on April 30, 2026, when a student spotted one bear like animal in the grass near Kasano Elementary School in Yamakita. Just two days earlier, on April 28, 2026, a school staff member reported a bear at Kariyasu Elementary School in Tsubata, showing that these sightings are pressing close to everyday places.
The busiest ground has been around Tsubata Town and nearby Kanazawa City, with spring reports in Kurikara, and winter sightings in Yuwaku Tagojimamachi, Yuwakumachi, Utao cho, and Tawaramachi. Activity peaked in November 2025 with 61 incidents and stayed high in October 2025 with 55 and June 2025 with 60, while the area has recorded 1,653 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Oyama Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Oyama Shrine?
Oyama Shrine has recorded 1,653 bear incidents in total, with 4 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 Oyama Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Oyama Shrine was on April 30, 2026 in Tsubata Yamakita, Ishikawa, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Oyama Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Oyama Shrine have been concentrated in Nanto 小山 (12), Kanazawa Kakumamachi (5), Nanto 竹内 (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Oyama Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 4 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Oyama Shrine?
Oyama 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.