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Ryōsen-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Ryōsen-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.
Ryōsen-ji Temple sits in an area where a black bear was seen on April 10, 2026 in Heguri Midorigaoka 6-chome, coming down from the hill beside the pond and stopping about 5 meters away before being driven off by shouting. That was the most immediate encounter in the record, and it shows bears are still moving close to homes, hills, and water on the temple’s side of town.
The most active places in this wider area are Kizugawa City around Yamashiro-cho and Kamo-cho, along with Nara spots such as Ninnikusencho and Besshiyocho, where several sightings have been reported along roadsides, sidewalks, and drainage ditches. Activity has been heaviest in November 2025 with 52 reports, followed by October 2025 with 35 and June 2025 with 35, and the area has logged 200 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Ryōsen-ji Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Ryōsen-ji Temple?
Ryōsen-ji Temple has recorded 200 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 Ryōsen-ji Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Ryōsen-ji Temple was on March 19, 2026 in Nara Besshiyocho, Nara, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Ryōsen-ji Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Ryōsen-ji Temple have been concentrated in Kizugawa Umemidai 3-chome (12), Kizugawa Umedani (9), Kizugawa Kamocho-Hokkejino (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Ryōsen-ji Temple?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Ryōsen-ji Temple?
Ryōsen-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.