News Black Bear Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Wakaho-Hoshina, Nagano City), Nagano Nov 13, 2025, 11:00 AM

Description

Around 11:00 on November 13, 2025, one adult bear was sighted about 300 meters east of Kiyomizu-dera in Wakaho-Hoshina, Nagano City. Police responded but did not locate the animal; the temple has posted warning signs at the entrance and approach to alert the many visitors.

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Summary

An adult bear was spotted near popular autumn foliage spot Kiyomizu-dera before noon on November 13. Police responded but were unable to confirm the animal, and the temple has posted warning signs at the entrance and paths because of the many visitors.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.586479, 138.272023

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