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Zenkō-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Zenkō-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.
Zenkō-ji Temple is seeing the latest alarm in Nagano Ageya, where a juvenile black bear was reported on May 7, 2026. Just before that, on April 30, 2026, an adult bear was spotted in Iizuna Hiraide, and late on April 29, 2026, a bear about 1.5 meters long was seen in Nagano Matsushiromachi Higashiterao before a passing car honked and sent it running off.
Around Zenkō-ji Temple, the pressure stays heaviest in Nagano City and nearby places such as Matsushiromachi Higashiterao, Matsushiromachi Johoku, Nakajo Sumeragi, Nakazone, Kitago, and Shinano Kashiwabara. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 126 reports, stayed very high in November 2025 with 65, and remained active in December 2025 with 29, while April 2026 still brought 25 sightings; the area has recorded 509 black bear sightings in all.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Zenkō-ji Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Zenkō-ji Temple?
Zenkō-ji Temple has recorded 509 bear incidents in total, with 22 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Zenkō-ji Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Zenkō-ji Temple was on May 6, 2026 in Nagano Ageya, Nagano, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Zenkō-ji Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Zenkō-ji Temple have been concentrated in Nagano (15), Suzaka Sakata (4), Nagano 山内 (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Zenkō-ji Temple?
Activity has slowed. 1 incidents in the last 7 days, 22 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Zenkō-ji Temple?
Zenkō-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.