News 2 Black Bears Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Path, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Oct 30, 2025

Description

At the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Path in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, there were a total of 14 reports of bear sightings or tracks between October 23 and 31. Kyoto City held its first countermeasures meeting on November 5.

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

Summary

In the popular Arashiyama bamboo-grove path in Kyoto, numerous bear sightings and tracks were reported in late October, causing concern among visitors. Kyoto City convened a countermeasures meeting on November 5 and is stepping up vigilance over expanding bear habitats.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Address

Coordinates

35.016819, 135.671301

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