
News Black Bear Hachiojiyama Park (Kamituyado, Ota City), Gunma Dec 7, 2025
Location
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
Hachiojiyama Park (Kamituyado, Ota City), Gunma
Coordinates
36.339954, 139.361376
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cancelling events over one sighting?
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