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Yōrō Shrine Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Yōrō Shrine, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Yōrō Shrine is hearing the alarm from Ogaki Akasaka cho right now: on May 8, 2026 a male black bear was found caught in a deer snare in a forested forest edge there, and city crews captured it and euthanized it after confirming the site was close to homes and schools. The same morning brought several separate reports from the same Ogaki area, including a bear about 1 meter long and another measured at 95 cm, all from the Akasaka cho side of town.
Across this area, the busiest ground has been around Ogaki and the neighboring mountain foothills, with other recent reports reaching Inabe Fujiwara cho, Ikeda Katayama, and Godo Jorokudo. Activity has peaked in November 2025 with 6 reports, then stayed active again in October 2025 with 2, while May 2025 had 4 and October 2024 reached 9; overall, this shrine area has recorded 135 black bear sightings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Yōrō Shrine
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Yōrō Shrine?
Yōrō Shrine has recorded 135 bear incidents in total, with 5 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 Yōrō Shrine?
The most recent bear sighting in Yōrō Shrine was on May 8, 2026 in Ogaki 赤坂町, Gifu, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Yōrō Shrine?
Recent bear sightings in Yōrō Shrine have been concentrated in Sekigahara 大字玉 (17), Sekigahara 大字関ケ原 (13), Ikeda 藤代 (9). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Yōrō Shrine?
Activity is elevated. 5 of the 5 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Yōrō Shrine?
Yōrō 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.