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Yakushi-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Yakushi-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.
Yakushi-ji Temple is watching a very recent close call from April 10, 2026 in Heguri Midorigaoka 6 chome, where a black bear came down from the hill beside the pond and got to within about 5 meters before the person shouted it off and escaped unharmed. That kind of report fits the broader picture here: black bears have been moving through nearby town edges and roads, including Kizugawa City, Kamo cho, Nara, and Heguri.
The busiest stretch has come in November 2025 with 57 sightings, followed by October 2025 with 37 and December 2025 with 18, while March 2026 still brought 9 reports and April 2026 has already logged 1. This area has seen 225 black bear sightings overall, with the pressure strongest around Kizugawa City and nearby Nara communities rather than deep in the mountains alone.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Yakushi-ji Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Yakushi-ji Temple?
Yakushi-ji Temple has recorded 225 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 Yakushi-ji Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Yakushi-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 Yakushi-ji Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Yakushi-ji Temple have been concentrated in Kizugawa Umemidai 3-chome (12), Kizugawa Umedani (9), Kizugawa Kamocho-Hokkejino (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Yakushi-ji Temple?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Yakushi-ji Temple?
Yakushi-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.