Location
Description
On April 25 in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto City, observers reported one adult bear about 1.8 m long and two cubs; the group was seen fleeing north. People are being advised to back away calmly if they encounter the bears.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
3
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Kyoto, Kyoto
Coordinates
35.009449, 135.666773
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