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Sumiyoshi Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Sumiyoshi Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Sumiyoshi Shrine was hearing the sharp end of the bear season on April 19, 2026 in Minoh Gein 3-chome, where 1 black bear stood halfway up a slope and answered a person with a low growl while water ran on one side and the hillside rose on the other. That kind of close watchfulness is the latest sign that black bears are still moving through this area.
The pressure is strongest around Toyono, Minoh, Kawanishi, Saito, and nearby Ibaraki and Takarazuka, where the reports keep clustering. Activity has peaked in September 2025 with 5 incidents and November 2025 with 4, and the area has recorded 40 black bear sightings in all.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Sumiyoshi Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Sumiyoshi Shrine?
Sumiyoshi Shrine has recorded 40 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 Sumiyoshi Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Sumiyoshi Shrine was on April 19, 2026 in Minoh Gein 3-chome, Osaka, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Sumiyoshi Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Sumiyoshi Shrine have been concentrated in Toyono Yono (3), Ibaraki Izuhara (3), Toyono Kawashiri (2). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Sumiyoshi Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Sumiyoshi Shrine?
Sumiyoshi 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.