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Zuikō-ji Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Zuikō-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.
Zuikō-ji Temple is seeing the kind of close call that makes hikers stop in their tracks: on April 19, 2026 in Minoh Gein 3 chome, a black bear watched a person from halfway up a slope and answered with a low growl while water ran on one side and the hill rose on the other. Another tense encounter came on April 10, 2026 in Heguri Midorigaoka 6 chome, where a bear came down from the hill beside the pond and got within about 5 meters before the person shouted it away.
Across this area, the most active places have been Minoh, Heguri, Ikoma, Ibaraki, Kawanishi, Ikeda, and Takatsuki, with sightings clustering along hills, ponds, and residential edges. The busiest stretch in the records came in November 2023, then October 2023, and activity rose again in September and October 2024 before showing up in April 2026. In all, this area has logged 41 black bear sightings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Zuikō-ji Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Zuikō-ji Temple?
Zuikō-ji Temple has recorded 41 bear incidents in total, with 2 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 Zuikō-ji Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Zuikō-ji Temple was on April 19, 2026 in Minoh Gein 3-chome, Osaka, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Zuikō-ji Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Zuikō-ji Temple have been concentrated in Ibaraki Higashinara 1-chome (4), Ibaraki Ninchoji (3), Ibaraki Izuhara (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Zuikō-ji Temple?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 2 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Zuikō-ji Temple?
Zuikō-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.