Location
Description
Around 1:00 PM on the 16th, a resident reported sighting one bear in Horibatacho, Takayama. The city closed Shiroyama Park to ensure safety.
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
News
Date & Time
Friday, January 16, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Address
Horibatacho, Takayama, Gifu
Coordinates
36.140985, 137.263375
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Comments (1)
M.L. 5 months ago
Park closure for a midday sighting.
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