Location
Description
A cub was sighted at a lodging facility in Kitahira, Otsu City.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Otsu Kitahira, Shiga
This news pin shows the reported area, not an exact point.
Coordinates
35.248316, 135.921032
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