News Black Bear Kyoto, Kyoto May 2, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

A bear was sighted on the back mountain of Ninna-ji, and the popular hillside spot was closed to entry.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

During Golden Week, a bear appeared on the back mountain of Kyoto's World Heritage site Ninna-ji, prompting the closure of a popular hillside area to protect visitors' safety.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.026528, 135.713861

Sources