Gosuzaku Tennou Kasou Tsuka

Kyoto, Kyoto

1 month ago

A bear was sighted on the back mountain of Ninna-ji, and the popular hillside spot was closed to entry.

Kyoto, Kyoto

1 month ago

Ninna-ji, a World Heritage site in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, announced a temporary ban on entering Mount Jōju after bear sightings in the ward. The temple grounds remain open for worship; on April 25, three bears were confirmed along the Kiyotaki River about 5 km away, with no damage reported.

Kyoto, Kyoto

1 month ago

On April 25, three bears presumed to be a mother and two cubs were sighted along the Kiyotaki River in Umekabeta, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto. In response, Ninnaji Temple banned entry to the Omuro 88-site pilgrimage area north of its grounds from April 30 and cancelled related walking events. No damage or injuries have been reported.

Kyoto, Kyoto

1 month ago

Around 06:00 on December 1, 2025, a male passerby reported seeing a dark bear-like animal on the riverbank in Kagamiishi-cho, Kinugasa, Kita Ward, Kyoto, to the Kita Police Station. Officers checked the scene but did not find the bear and are urging caution.

Kagamiishi-cho, Kinugasa (Kita Ward, Kyoto), Kyoto

6 months ago

Kyoto Murasakino-Kitahananobocho, Kyoto

6 months ago

Kyoto Utano-Shibahashicho, Kyoto

7 months ago

Kyoto Kinugasa-Akasakacho, Kyoto

10 months ago