News Black Bear Nishigamo Shimoshodacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Nov 20, 2025, 11:00 AM
Location
Description
At around 11:00 on the 20th, bear tracks about 25 cm long and 20 cm wide were confirmed on the grounds of a private house in Nishigamo Shimoshodacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto. Earlier the same day at about 9:50 a 110 call reported a "black animal like a bear" in shrubs in the Omiya Shakagatani residential area; officials checked the site but did not find the animal.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the 20th in Kita Ward, Kyoto, bear tracks were found on the grounds of a private house, and earlier the same day a report came in of a bear-like animal seen in another residential area. The ward office and police checked the sites and put up notices to warn residents.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Address
Nishigamo Shimoshodacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Coordinates
35.076225, 135.741142
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