News Black Bear Kawahigashi Park (Uji Kōsai) - south side, Uji, Kyoto Nov 8, 2025, 09:45 PM

Description

Around 21:45 on November 8, a group of high school students reported seeing a bear on the south side of Kawahigashi Park in Uji Kōsai, Uji City; no traces were found. The Uji Police and city authorities have stepped up patrols and installed sensor cameras and warning signs to increase vigilance.

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

Summary

On the night of November 8, a group of high school students reported a bear sighting on the south side of Kawahigashi Park in Uji, a popular tourist area. Although no traces were found, police and city officials have increased patrols, installed cameras, and warned residents and visitors to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 09:45 PM

Address

Coordinates

34.887876, 135.817296

Sources