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Tōdai-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Tōdai-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.
Tōdai-ji Temple area activity was underscored on April 10, 2026 in Heguri Midorigaoka 6 chome, where 1 black bear came down from the hill beside the pond and was seen about 5 meters away before the person shouted and drove it off. That kind of close encounter shows how quickly these bears can appear near settled ground.
The busiest ground around here has been in Kizugawa City and nearby Nara locations such as Nara Besshiyocho and Nara Ninnikusencho, with repeated sightings also appearing in Kamo cho and Yamashiro cho. Activity peaked in November 2025 with 64 reports and stayed high in October 2025 with 45, while December 2025 still had 18 and March 2026 had 9; this area has recorded 250 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Tōdai-ji Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Tōdai-ji Temple?
Tōdai-ji Temple has recorded 250 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 Tōdai-ji Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Tōdai-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 Tōdai-ji Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Tōdai-ji Temple have been concentrated in Kizugawa Umemidai 3-chome (11), Kizugawa Umedani (9), Kizugawa Kamocho-Hokkejino (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Tōdai-ji Temple?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Tōdai-ji Temple?
Tōdai-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.