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Sai-ji Black Bear Incidents

Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.

429 bear incidents recorded ·
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Incidents in last 7 days
3
Incidents in last 30 days
9
Latest
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Sai-ji
Low Risk

Latest Bear Activity in Sai-ji

Sai-ji had a Black Bear report in Otsu Tanakami-Sekinotsucho on August 8, 2026. There were 9 incidents in the past 30 days, including 3 in the past 7 days. Reports are down from the previous week, but recent activity remains. Recent reports are spread across Kyoto, Kameoka Higashibetsuincho-Koizumi, and Kameoka Higashibetsuincho-Nange. The area has 429 recorded incidents in total.

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Recent trips through Sai-ji

Tō-ji Temple → Sai-ji

Tō-ji Temple → Sai-ji

4 stops · 3 months ago

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Tō-ji Temple → Ine-ura

Tō-ji Temple → Ine-ura

2 stops · 3 months ago

46 views
Umekōji Park → Soni

Umekōji Park → Soni

2 stops · 1 month ago

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Umekōji Steam Locomotive Museum → Kyoto Botanical Gardens

Umekōji Steam Locomotive Museum → Kyoto Botanical Gardens

2 stops · 2 months ago

17 views
Hagi → Entoku-in

Hagi → Entoku-in

2 stops · 1 month ago

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Mibu-dera Temple → Kyotanabe

Mibu-dera Temple → Kyotanabe

2 stops · 1 month ago

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Tō-ji Temple → Kyoto International Manga Museum

Tō-ji Temple → Kyoto International Manga Museum

5 stops · 1 week ago

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Tō-ji Temple

Tō-ji Temple

2 stops · 1 week ago

Nearby Areas

Umekōji Steam Locomotive Museum
Low Risk

Umekōji Steam Locomotive Museum

845 m

434 incidents
Tō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Tō-ji Temple

877 m

422 incidents
Umekōji Park
Low Risk

Umekōji Park

934 m

426 incidents
Kyoto Aquarium
Low Risk

Kyoto Aquarium

1.1 km

421 incidents
Tenjin River
Low Risk

Tenjin River

1.6 km

432 incidents
Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Nishi Hongan-ji Temple

1.8 km

421 incidents
Kyoto Tower
Low Risk

Kyoto Tower

2.1 km

414 incidents
Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
Low Risk

Higashi Hongan-ji Temple

2.2 km

416 incidents

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Sai-ji

How many bear incidents have been recorded in Sai-ji?

Sai-ji has recorded 429 bear incidents in total, with 9 reported in the last 30 days and 3 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 Sai-ji?

The most recent bear sighting in Sai-ji was on August 7, 2026 in Otsu Tanakami-Sekinotsucho, Shiga, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.

Where have bears appeared recently in Sai-ji?

Recent bear sightings in Sai-ji have been concentrated in Kyoto (33), Kameoka Higashibetsuincho-Koizumi (3), Kyoto Uzumasa-Goryodencho (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.

Is bear activity increasing in Sai-ji?

Activity has slowed. 3 incidents in the last 7 days, 9 in the last 30 days.

What type of bears are in Sai-ji?

Sai-ji 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.