Regarding bear sightings within Wakayama Prefecture
For information regarding sightings of the Japanese black bear within Wakayama Prefecture, please see here.
2026-10-02
[Warning / Trail Closure] Bear Sighting on the Koyasan Pilgrimage Route (Kuroko-michi Trail)
On October 2, 2026, a bear was sighted on the Kuroko-michi Trail (in Kudoyama Town), resulting in human injury. Currently, the entire Kuroko-michi Trail is closed to the public.
For further details, please refer to the Kudoyama Town website below.
[Warning] Bear Sighting on Kuroko-michi Trail | Kudoyama Town