News Black Bear Tokura, Ryuyama-chō, Tenryū Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Dec 17, 2025, 01:30 PM

Description

At around 13:30 on December 17, 2025, a man passing by in a car spotted a bear on the prefectural road along the left bank of the Tenryu River in Tokura, Ryuyama-chō, Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu. The bear noticed the car and fled into the mountains; the area within about 1 km includes the Tokai Nature Trail and municipal housing, so the city has issued a safety advisory.

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Summary

On the afternoon of December 17, a passerby spotted a bear on a prefectural road in Tokura, Ryuyama-chō, Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu. The bear fled into the mountains after noticing a car, and the city has urged people in the area to carry bells or radios and to travel in groups.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 01:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

34.976273, 137.837791

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