Black Bear in Ootani-cho, Masuda City (intersection of Prefectural Route 54 and National Route 191) (Jan 18, 2026)
Ootani-cho, Masuda City (intersection of Prefectural Route 54 and National Route 191), Shimane
Location
Description
Around 18:00 on January 18, an adult bear was sighted near the intersection of Prefectural Route 54 and National Route 191 (near a pullout) in Ootani-cho, Masuda City.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the evening of January 18 an adult bear was seen near the intersection of Prefectural Route 54 and National Route 191 in Ootani-cho, Masuda City. The sighting was confirmed near a roadside pullout, and people are urged to be cautious when traveling in the area.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 09:00 AM
Address
Ootani-cho, Masuda City (intersection of Prefectural Route 54 and National Route 191), Shimane
Coordinates
34.660181, 131.874976