News Black Bear Suyama Asama Shrine, Shizuoka Nov 5, 2025, 04:40 PM

Description

Around 16:40 on November 5, 2025, a tourist reported sighting an animal believed to be a bear near Suyama Asama Shrine in Susono City. No damage was confirmed; patrols by the hunters' association found no traces, and the city has issued warnings to the surrounding area.

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Summary

On the evening of November 5 a tourist spotted an animal presumed to be a bear near Suyama Asama Shrine in Susono. Although no damage was reported and patrols found no traces, the city has alerted residents and urged caution through its channels.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 04:40 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.254515, 138.848905

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