News Black Bear Matsugasaki, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Nov 19, 2025, 07:40 AM

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.

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Summary

On the morning of the 19th, something thought to be a bear was sighted on the Takano River riverbank in Matsugasaki, prompting the ward office to warn schools and neighborhood associations. Nearby elementary schools arranged escorted group dismissals and asked parents to collect children, urged residents to avoid nonessential outings after school, and classes continued as normal.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 07:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.046623, 135.776440

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