News Black Bear Horibatacho, Takayama, Gifu Jan 16, 2026, 02:00 PM

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.

Summary

A resident spotted one bear near a Takayama tourist area in Horibatacho on the afternoon of the 16th. The city closed Shiroyama Park to protect public safety.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 02:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

36.140985, 137.263375

Sources