News 2 Black Bears Shingu Kumano Shrine (Nagado) — large ginkgo tree, Fukushima Nov 12, 2025, 06:00 PM

Description

Around 18:00 on November 12, 2025, two bears were reported sighted in the Keitoku-cho Shingu area about 500 m from the large ginkgo tree at Shingu Kumano Shrine in Kitakata, Fukushima. As a result, the light-up scheduled from November 15 was canceled; the preservation society is discussing allowing daytime visits.

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

Summary

The famous large ginkgo tree at Shingu Kumano Shrine in Kitakata was due to be illuminated for autumn foliage, but the light-up planned from November 15 was canceled after two bears were sighted nearby around 18:00 on November 12. The preservation society is continuing discussions to allow daytime visits.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 06:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.619054, 139.830714

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