News Black Bear Kasugayama Castle Ruins, Niigata Oct 12, 2025, 09:30 AM

Description

At around 18:30 on October 12, 2025, a single bear was sighted in a cedar grove about 200 m west of the Monogatari-kan at Kasugayama Castle Ruins in Daizuji, Jōetsu City; a report was made to Jōetsu City Hall at about 18:40. Local residents are urged to be cautious.

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Summary

On the evening of October 12 a single bear was sighted in a cedar grove about 200 m west of the Monogatari-kan at Kasugayama Castle Ruins in Jōetsu City, and the sighting was reported to the city. Local residents have been urged to remain cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 09:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

37.146655, 138.205549

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