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Zenkō-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Black Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Zenkō-ji Temple
Zenkō-ji Temple had a Black Bear report in Nagano Shinonoi-Ishikawa on August 6, 2026. There were 16 incidents in the past 30 days, including 3 in the past 7 days. Reports are up from the previous week. Recent reports are spread across Iizuna Kurokawa, Nagano Ageya, and Nagano Shinonoi-Ishikawa. The area has 630 recorded incidents in total.
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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 630 bear incidents in total, with 16 reported in the last 30 days and 3 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 August 4, 2026 in Nagano Shinonoi-Ishikawa, 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 (7), Takayama Takai (7), Nagano Ageya (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Zenkō-ji Temple?
Activity has slowed. 3 incidents in the last 7 days, 16 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.