News Black Bear a temple in Ono Town, Gifu Nov 7, 2025

Description

In Ono Town, Gifu Prefecture, sightings of bears have increased since November 7. An apparently adult bear appeared on the grounds of a temple, stayed for about 2.5 hours before returning to the mountain, and local hunting associations have set capture traps in the nearby slopes and remain on alert.

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Summary

Since November 7, Ono Town in Gifu Prefecture has seen repeated bear sightings. An adult bear appeared on a temple's grounds, stayed about two and a half hours before returning to the mountain, and local hunting groups have set traps on the nearby slopes while remaining on alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 7, 2025

Address

Coordinates

35.470629, 136.627646

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