Location
Description
On May 12 Susono City reported that a single bear was sighted near Uma-no-se / Miharashidai along the Echizen-dake trail in Suyama-Jurigi. No damage was confirmed; the city is posting information on its website and warning hikers to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On May 12 a hiker spotted a single bear near Uma-no-se / Miharashidai on the Echizen-dake trail in Susono City. No injuries or damage were reported, and the city has issued notices urging hikers to be careful.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 02:30 AM
Address
Susono, Shizuoka
Coordinates
35.238117, 138.794126
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