
News 2 Black Bears Nikkō 鬼怒川温泉滝, Tochigi Apr 21, 2026, 06:00 AM
Location
Description
Around 15:00 on April 21, two bears, about 1.2 meters and 0.5 meters long, were seen walking together on a municipal road near Kinugawa Park in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. A nearby elementary school prompted police to patrol in cooperation with the city and warn people not to approach if they see the bears.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the afternoon of the 21st, two bears, about 1.2 m and 0.5 m long, were spotted near Kinugawa Park in Nikko City. Because an elementary school was nearby, police and the city increased patrols and warned residents not to approach the animals.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 06:00 AM
Address
Nikkō 鬼怒川温泉滝, Tochigi
Coordinates
36.840901, 139.722848
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