Location
Description
A bear about 2 meters long was sighted near Kannonko-ike in Kiyosato Town. The woman who filmed it made eye contact with the bear from about 50 meters away; the bear then hid behind a tree, and people gathering wild plants nearby were warned to be careful.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
During Golden Week, a roughly 2-meter bear appeared near the popular Kannonko-ike in Kiyosato Town. A woman filming made eye contact with the bear from about 50 meters before it hid behind a tree. Locals have warned caution as people were gathering wild plants nearby.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Kiyosato, Hokkaido
Coordinates
43.645252, 144.549801
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