News Black Bear Matsugasaki, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Nov 19, 2025, 07:40 AM
Location
Description
At around 07:40 on November 19, 2025, something believed to be a bear was sighted on the Takano River riverbank in Matsugasaki, Sakyo Ward (about 50 meters upstream from Kitaizumi Bridge). Nearby elementary schools implemented accompanied group dismissals and asked parents to pick up students, urged restraint on nonessential after-school outings, and classes continued as usual.
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
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 07:40 AM
Address
Matsugasaki, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Coordinates
35.046623, 135.776440
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