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Toyokuni Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Toyokuni Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Toyokuni Shrine is seeing the same kind of pressure that hit nearby towns most recently: on April 30, 2026, a student spotted one bear like animal in the grass near Kasano Elementary School in Yamakita, Tsubata Town, and staff with the local hunter association searched the area afterward. Around April 28, 2026, a bear was also reported near Kariyasu Elementary School in Tsubata, and other April sightings came from Kurikara and Oyabe, showing the bears are still moving through school edges, temple grounds, roads, and mountain approaches.
The busiest places in this area have been Tsubata, Oyabe, Nanto, and Kanazawa City, with repeated sightings around Kurikara, Fudōji Temple, and Tenjin, where bears have shown up near roads and village edges. Activity peaked in November 2025 with 65 incidents and October 2025 with 59, then stayed active through December 2025 with 11, and the full record for this area now stands at 1,711 black bear sightings.
Toyokuni Shrine Bear Incident Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Toyokuni Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Toyokuni Shrine?
Toyokuni Shrine has recorded 1,711 bear incidents in total, with 6 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 Toyokuni Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Toyokuni Shrine was on April 30, 2026 in Tsubata Yamakita, Ishikawa, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Toyokuni Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Toyokuni Shrine have been concentrated in Nanto 小山 (12), Kanazawa Kakumamachi (5), Nanto 竹内 (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Toyokuni Shrine?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 6 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Toyokuni Shrine?
Toyokuni 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.