News Black Bear Kainan Shimotsucho-Kitsumoto, Wakayama May 5, 2026, 01:00 PM

Description

Late on May 5, 2026, there was a report of a bear sighting near a farm road in Tachibimoto, Shimozucho, Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture. Earlier that morning a roughly 1-meter-long bear was sighted on the Kumano Kodo Kii-ji pilgrimage path in the Hiyamizu area; authorities say it is unknown whether the sightings were of the same individual and the city and police urged caution.

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

Summary

On May 5 in Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture, a bear was reported late at night near a farm road in Tachibimoto, Shimozucho. Earlier that morning a roughly 1-meter bear was also seen on the Kumano Kodo Kii-ji pilgrimage path in the Hiyamizu area; authorities say it is unclear if these were the same animal and warned people not to approach.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 01:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

34.128523, 135.198595

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