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Saioku-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Saioku-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.
Saioku-ji Temple has been seeing black bear movement close by, and the most recent report came from Fujieda 花倉 on April 28, 2026 at 3:58 in the morning, when a person stepping out to take out work garbage saw one bear heading back into the mountains from a distance. That is the kind of quiet edge of town encounter that has been showing up around this area.
The most active places have been around Shizuoka City and nearby neighborhoods such as 岡部町宮島, 梅ヶ谷, 山切, 郷島, 大内, 丸子, 長尾, and Kitanumaue in Aoi Ward, with reports also coming from Shimizu Ward. Activity was heaviest in November 2025 with 8 reports, then stayed active through January 2026 with 4 and February 2026 with 1, and the area has logged 53 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Saioku-ji Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Saioku-ji Temple?
Saioku-ji Temple has recorded 53 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 Saioku-ji Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Saioku-ji Temple was on January 31, 2026 in Shizuoka 梅ヶ谷, Shizuoka, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Saioku-ji Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Saioku-ji Temple have been concentrated in Shizuoka 梅ヶ谷 (3), Shizuoka 郷島 (3), Shizuoka 伊佐布 (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Saioku-ji Temple?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Saioku-ji Temple?
Saioku-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.