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On April 25 in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto City, observers reported one adult bear about 1.8 m long and two cubs; the group was seen fleeing north. People are being advised to back away calmly if they encounter the bears.

Kyoto, Kyoto

1 month ago

Kyoto Kitasaga-Kitanodancho, Kyoto

4 months ago

Around 06:30 on November 11, footprints believed to be from a bear were found in a field in Sagaoosawa Ochikubo-chō, Ukyo Ward; a person on patrol discovered them and reported to the police. Kyoto Prefecture and the Ukyo Ward office urged precautions, advising how to evacuate if a bear is seen and to avoid leaving food waste outdoors.

Sagaoosawa Ochikubo-chō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto

6 months ago

Bear sightings have been occurring in western Japan as well, including Arashiyama in Kyoto.

Arashiyama, Kyoto City, Kyoto

6 months ago

At the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Path in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, there were a total of 14 reports of bear sightings or tracks between October 23 and 31. Kyoto City held its first countermeasures meeting on November 5.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Path, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto

6 months ago

There have been successive bear sightings in Arashiyama, and visitors to the autumn foliage are being warned to take care; reports note the practical difficulties of capture and release as a countermeasure.

Arashiyama, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto

7 months ago

Bears were repeatedly sighted around Arashiyama in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, and two cubs were reported at a separate location.

Arashiyama, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto

7 months ago

Kyoto Saga-Shingucho, Kyoto

7 months ago