News Black Bear Gifu 北野北, Gifu Apr 22, 2026, 03:00 PM

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.

Summary

A bear-like animal was sighted in Kitano-kita, Gifu City on April 23, prompting a temporary closure of Gifu Family Park. With no further reports, the park reopened on April 29, although some playgrounds and mountain trails remain off-limits.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.515908, 136.833412

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