Location
Description
Saw one bear near Shinmei Shrine in the Oguri Mountain area. It fled north, then returned and ate persimmons.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Address
Agano 小栗山, Niigata
Coordinates
37.843400, 139.284755
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Comments (1)
PF 5 months ago
Persimmons at Shinmei Shrine seem to be a draw for them.
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