Location
Description
Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture, reported a bear sighting on the Echizen-dake mountain trail near Uma-no-se and the Miharashi-dai viewing platform, about 300 meters toward the summit, and is urging hikers to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Susono City has issued a warning after a bear was sighted on the Echizen-dake trail near Uma-no-se and the Miharashi-dai viewing area, advising hikers to exercise caution when passing through the area.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Mishima 佐野, Shizuoka
Coordinates
35.165397, 138.948904
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