Location
Description
On November 13, Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City announced the cancellation of the "forest-walking tour" scheduled for November 16 at Takaragaike Park (Sakyo Ward) after bears were reported nearby. Multiple bear sightings were reported in the Iwakura area of Sakyo Ward, and the event was canceled for safety reasons.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Address
Iwakura area (Sakyo Ward), Kyoto
Coordinates
35.071276, 135.786602
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