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Syouju-an Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Syouju-an Temple, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Syouju-an Temple has seen a fresh cluster of black bear reports, with one adult bear, probably a male, spotted in Nozawaonsen Toyosato at 10:30 on May 5, 2026. That same day brought another sighting in Nozawaonsen Toyosato, along with reports from Iiyama Tokisato and Iiyama Hachisu, showing that bears are still moving through the settlements around the temple area.
The most active places in this stretch have been Iiyama, Nozawaonsen Toyosato, Iiyama Hachisu, and nearby Myoko, where a bear was seen close to houses near a blueberry farm in Kanemata on May 4, 2026. Activity was heaviest in October 2025 with 84 incidents and stayed high through November 2025 with 48, before easing to 22 in April 2026; across the area, black bear reports have reached 1,029 in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Syouju-an Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Syouju-an Temple?
Syouju-an Temple has recorded 1,029 bear incidents in total, with 26 reported in the last 30 days and 5 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 Syouju-an Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Syouju-an Temple was on May 5, 2026 in Nozawaonsen Toyosato, Nagano, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Syouju-an Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Syouju-an Temple have been concentrated in Kijimadaira Kamikijima (7), Myoko 大字坂口新田 (6), Nozawaonsen Toyosato (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Syouju-an Temple?
Activity has slowed. 5 incidents in the last 7 days, 26 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Syouju-an Temple?
Syouju-an 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.