News Black Bear Nikkō 山内, Tochigi Apr 26, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

A bear was reported sighted at Nikko Toshogu in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. The article urges that if encountered, people should stay calm, keep their distance and quietly evacuate, and that bear spray should be practiced beforehand.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

A bear sighting was reported at the popular sightseeing spot Nikko Toshogu in Nikko City, Tochigi. With Golden Week outings underway, people are urged to keep their distance and quietly evacuate if they encounter a bear, and to practice using bear spray in advance.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.758088, 139.598747

Sources