Location
Description
On the night of May 6, 2026, two residents in a residential area of Nishigamo, Kita Ward, Kyoto City reported to the Kita Police Station and the ward office that they saw one young bear-like animal around 8:00 PM. The site was a field west of the Nishigamo city bus garage, and the ward office put up warning signs on the morning of the 7th.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of May 6 in Nishigamo, Kita Ward, Kyoto, two residents spotted a young bear-like animal around 8:00 PM. The ward office posted warning signs on the morning of the 7th to alert local residents.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Address
Kyoto, Kyoto
Coordinates
35.060052, 135.748249
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