News Black Bear Hachiojiyama Park (Kamituyado, Ota City), Gunma Dec 7, 2025

Description

Following a bear sighting at Hachiojiyama Park in Kamitsuyado, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, the city closed the park until further notice. The reopening date is undecided; an event on the 7th was cancelled and the park's dog run opening ceremony was postponed.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

Ota City announced the temporary closure of Hachiojiyama Park after a bear was reported there. A scheduled event on the 7th was cancelled and the park's dog run opening was postponed; nearby Gunma Children's Land also closed temporarily. The city says reopening will be decided in consultation with relevant parties once safety is confirmed.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Address

Coordinates

36.339954, 139.361376

Sources