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Around 18:40 on 2026-05-20, a bear was sighted in Narutaki Udonodani, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City.

Kyoto, Kyoto

3 weeks ago

Kyoto, Kyoto

3 weeks 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

Kyoto Uzumasa-Nakayamacho, Kyoto

6 months ago

Kyoto Utano-Shibahashicho, Kyoto

6 months ago

Kyoto Narutaki-Nakamichicho, Kyoto

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