Location
Description
At around 17:00 on November 11, 2025, an animal believed to be an Asian black bear was sighted in the hills near the Shin-Wakakusa Driveway east of Nara Park. The prefectural government says there is no concern at present about the bear descending into the park's flat, tourist areas.
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
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 05:00 PM
Address
Shin-Wakakusa Driveway, Nara
Coordinates
34.679619, 135.871389
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