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Tsubakihara Tenmangū Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Tsubakihara Tenmangū, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
At Tsubata Kurikara in Tsubata Town, a security guard spotted a black bear near Kurikara Fudoji on April 26, 2026 around 14:00, after another report that day placed a bear about 70 cm long on a nearby road at 13:50. These are the most recent close calls in the area, and they show bears moving along the mountain edge and roads near the temple grounds.
Across this district, the busiest stretches of activity have been in November 2025 with 69 incidents and October 2025 with 60, while June 2025 also stayed high with 58. Reports have also come in from Tsubata Yamakita, Tsubata Kariyasu, Oyabe, Nanto, and Kanazawa City, and Tsubakihara Tenmangū sits within a wider area that has recorded 1,794 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Tsubakihara Tenmangū
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Tsubakihara Tenmangū?
Tsubakihara Tenmangū has recorded 1,794 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 Tsubakihara Tenmangū?
The most recent bear sighting in Tsubakihara Tenmangū 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 Tsubakihara Tenmangū?
Recent bear sightings in Tsubakihara Tenmangū have been concentrated in Nanto 小山 (11), Kanazawa Kakumamachi (5), Nanto 竹内 (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Tsubakihara Tenmangū?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 6 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Tsubakihara Tenmangū?
Tsubakihara Tenmangū 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.