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Ozaki Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Ozaki Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Ozaki Shrine has been watching the bear situation closely, and the most recent alarm came on April 30, 2026, when a student spotted 1 black bear like animal in the grass near Kasano Elementary School in Yamakita, Tsubata Town. Before that, a bear was reported near Kariyasu Elementary School in Tsubata on April 28, 2026, and another was seen near Kurikara Fudoji in Tsubata on April 26, 2026.
The activity is clustering around Tsubata Town, with nearby reports also coming from Oyabe and Kanazawa City, showing that the pressure is spread across the same general corridor. The busiest stretch came in November 2025 with 59 incidents and October 2025 with 54, after June 2025 brought 52, and the wider record here now stands at 1,640 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Ozaki Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Ozaki Shrine?
Ozaki Shrine has recorded 1,640 bear incidents in total, with 5 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 Ozaki Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Ozaki 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 Ozaki Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Ozaki 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 Ozaki Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 5 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Ozaki Shrine?
Ozaki 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.