Location
Description
On April 23 a resident in Kitano-kita, Gifu City, reported sighting a single bear-like animal, and the city temporarily closed Gifu Family Park. The park reopened on April 29, but some playground equipment and mountain walking trails remain closed.
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
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Gifu 北野北, Gifu
Coordinates
35.515908, 136.833412
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