News Black Bear Sagaoosawa Ochikubo-chō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Nov 11, 2025, 06:30 AM
Location
Description
Around 06:30 on November 11, footprints believed to be from a bear were found in a field in Sagaoosawa Ochikubo-chō, Ukyo Ward; a person on patrol discovered them and reported to the police. Kyoto Prefecture and the Ukyo Ward office urged precautions, advising how to evacuate if a bear is seen and to avoid leaving food waste outdoors.
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Summary
On the morning of November 11, footprints thought to be from a bear were found in a field near the west side of Hirosawa Pond in Sagaoosawa Ochikubo-chō, Ukyo Ward. The finder reported the tracks to police, and Kyoto Prefecture and the ward office warned residents to back away slowly without shouting and not to leave food waste outdoors.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 06:30 AM
Address
Sagaoosawa Ochikubo-chō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Coordinates
35.026576, 135.684920
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