
News 5 Black Bears Fukuchiyama Miwacho-Omi, Kyoto Apr 25, 2026, 08:30 PM
Location
Description
There have been multiple bear sightings in Kyoto Prefecture: on April 26 at about 05:30 a.m. a single bear was seen walking east near an intersection in Fukuchiyama City, Miwa-cho Oomi; at about 07:00 a.m. the same day a cub was reported on Route 178 in Ine Town; and on April 25 three bears believed to be a mother and cubs were seen along Kiyotaki River in Umegahata, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City. Police are advising people not to shout, to retreat slowly, to avoid leaving food or garbage outside, and to report sightings to authorities.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
There have been repeated bear sightings across Kyoto Prefecture. Early on April 26 a single adult was seen in Fukuchiyama (Miwa-cho Oomi), another cub was reported on Route 178 in Ine the same morning, and on April 25 a mother and two cubs were spotted along Kiyotaki River in Ukyo Ward; police warn residents not to approach and to evacuate calmly.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
5
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 08:30 PM
Address
Fukuchiyama Miwacho-Omi, Kyoto
Coordinates
35.208791, 135.285309
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