News Black Bear Kii Fudoki-no-Oka (Prefectural Museum and Archaeological Park), Wakayama Nov 11, 2025
Location
Description
On 2025-11-11, a possible bear was reportedly sighted near the Prefectural Kii Fudoki-no-Oka in Wakayama City. Prefectural and city staff inspected the site on the 12th but found no bear traces such as footprints, hair, or droppings. The museum will monitor the area with sensor cameras for the time being and will post updates, including lifting any access restrictions, on its website.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
A possible bear was reported near the Prefectural Kii Fudoki-no-Oka in Wakayama City on November 11. A site inspection on the 12th found no bear traces; the museum will continue monitoring with sensor cameras and will announce safety updates and any lifting of restrictions on its website.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Address
Kii Fudoki-no-Oka (Prefectural Museum and Archaeological Park), Wakayama
Coordinates
34.227886, 135.229593
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