Location
Description
I sighted one bear about 0.8 m in body length near Hakkaibashi (Hakkai Bridge).
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 03:30 AM
Address
Murakami 小川, Niigata
Coordinates
38.251770, 139.506400
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