News Black Bear Trailhead of Daikichi-yama, Uji (Uji Kosei), Kyoto Nov 8, 2025, 09:45 PM

Description

Around 21:45 on November 8, a group of high school students reported seeing a bear and hearing the sound of a tree breaking near the trailhead of Daikichi-yama in Uji (Uji Kosei). Prefectural police and city authorities searched but found no traces; the city has posted warnings, installed a sensor camera at the trail entrance, urged residents to avoid going out at night, and increased patrols.

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Summary

In Uji, Kyoto, near a world heritage site, high school students reported seeing a bear and hearing trees breaking on the night of November 8; searches found no traces. Although the area was long considered bear-free, this is the second sighting following one on October 29. The city has posted warnings, installed a sensor camera, urged residents to avoid nighttime outings, and stepped up patrols.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 09:45 PM

Address

Coordinates

34.892007, 135.814210

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