【Best time to visit fireflies 🌌】 Speaking of Spot where you can Appreciation fireflies in Nobeoka City, there are Kitagawa, Yoshino, Maino, etc. It seems that it is ✨ in best time to visit in various places Let's 😊 continue to observe manners and Appreciation to protect this beautiful Nature ◎ Do not illuminate with bright lights, throw away trash, or harm Nature. ◎ Watch quietly so as not to disturb the people around you. ◎ Do not use insect repellent spray at the Appreciation area, and take measures such as long sleeves. 🪄 May the light of the fireflies dancing in the night sky be a memorable time for you

It's almost June! In Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, which is blessed with nature, you can ✨ see fireflies At Hotarumi Park, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, many visitors gather every year. Fireflies fly from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., peaking for 30 minutes from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It seems that there is a point where Genji fireflies occur 300 meters downstream from Hotarumi Park! This year's Best time to visit may be later than every year, partly because the cherry blossoms bloomed late. That's what I expected. There is a campsite in Hotarumi Park, and around July, you can see fireflies! The fireflies glow quieter than the Genji fireflies, and those who have been to Hotarumi Park for camping have seen many fireflies gathering in front of the tent! It seems that you are having a valuable experience! Hotarumi Park has few electric lights and is quite suitable as a place to observe fireflies. At the "Firefly Viewing Party" to be held on Saturday, June 21st, all the lights of the administration building and campsite will be turned off for 1 minute from 9 p.m., and you will be able to enjoy only the light of the fireflies! I have no choice but to go...! Kitchen Car and Stalls will also be lined up ✨ on the day Please come to Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture~! 🚗 ●Basic Information of Hotarumi Park 【Address】2-1 Otsuki, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone number: 0824-87-2513　 * Caretaker support is 8:00~17:00 * If you cannot answer the Phone, the administrator will call you back. 【Car Parking Lot】There are about 30 cars ●Events Information of the Firefly Viewing Association 【Held in Place】Hotarumi Park, Mo Mo Products Museum, New Moon market (Former Mikami House) 【Address】2-1 Otsuki, Guchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture 【Held in Date & Time】Saturday, June 21, 2025 18:00~ (Best time to visit fireflies 18:00~) In addition, there are Many 👀 Spots and Events where you can see fireflies For details, please see the Shobara City Tourist Information site "Shobara Tourism Navi"!

✨ Enjoy a fantastic early summer night at Okawa Hot spring in ✨ Izu [The 23rd Firefly Viewing Evening] Held in: Friday, May 30 – Sunday, June 8, 2025|19:30-21:00 Enjoy a special night surrounded by the gentle light of fireflies at Okawa Hot spring and Takegasawa Park, where water streams so clear water that wasabi grows. The "Lantern Walk" with the faint light of lanterns is like a scene in a Picture book. After the stroll, enjoy a lively time at the "Firefly Market" where Local Gourmet food and stalls are lined up. 🌟 【Weekdays limited Privileges】 🌟 For those who come in yukata and kimono, one bottle of Higashiizu Town limited craft beer "Moon Road Beer" will be presented per person! (Weekdays only) ▶ If you wish, please come to the headquarters of the night store square in the appropriate clothes. Dress up in a tasteful outfit and enjoy 🌙🍺 more of Japan's summer summer Events 📍 Venue: Okawa Takegasawa Park, Higashiizu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture 🚌 Free shuttle bus available (operates from Izu-Okawa Station and temporary Car Parking Lot) 💡 Firefly breeding fee: one person 300 yen ~ (thank you for your cooperation) Yukata robes, lanterns, fireflies, and bustling stalls. Why don't you experience the unique "healing night" in the mountains of Izu?

Firefly season has arrived again this year. Kikuchi City is a famous landmarks for fireflies called "No.1 in Japan's best firefly village". It can be seen in the Oyster River and Watase River basins in the Kyokushi district of Kikuchi City. The number of places where you can see fireflies in Japan is decreasing year by year. Fireflies can live not only in places where water is clean. The calmness of the water current, the presence of sand or leki (particles larger than sand) at the bottom of the water, the surrounding light, the surrounding quietness, habitats such as Kawanina. Favorite such a limited place. As global environmental problems become more serious, the number of places where fireflies can live is decreasing. Meanwhile, you can see Many fireflies in Kikuchi City. Fireflies grow in the larval stage, storing food in water for one year. Then it becomes a sanagi and becomes an adult. The lifespan after becoming an adult insect is about 2 weeks. In other words, out of 365 days of the year, there are only two weeks of Appreciation of fireflies. In addition, fireflies do not feed when they become adults. When they become adults, they do not eat anything and end their lives. The fireflies we see are the lives of fireflies that end in the blink of an eye. The reason why we can see fireflies every year is that even in such a short lifetime, they are firmly connected to the next life. I am very happy to be able to see fireflies in Kikuchi City again this year. Please come to Kikuchi City to see the fireflies. Best time to see □ ・ Nikarai River ... Mid May ・Watase River... Mid-May ~ Late May □ viewing area ・Kikuchi City Kyokushi Ohara (Ohara District) ・Kikuchi City Kyokushi Foothills (Takayanagi District) □ Car parking lot... Car parking lots in each area ・Ohara area Car parking lot (200 yen only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) (May 11 ~ early June) ・Takayanagi area Car parking lot (free) (May 17 ~ early June) About □ viewing etiquette Do not point flashlights or lights at fireflies. → fireflies do not like strong light. If you shine a light on a mobile phone or turn on a flash, it may be hidden. It can also be a nuisance to other visitors. ・Do not make loud voices or noises. Not only do → fireflies run away, but they also cause trouble for neighbors. Please be aware that it will be viewed at night. ・ Do not catch it unnecessarily and take it home → fireflies become adults and can fly for only 1~2 weeks. Enjoy living in Nature. ・Take your trash home with you. → fireflies live in clean environments. Nature, let's protect the beautiful natural environment together. ・Protect traffic Roux → will be Held in at night. Please be careful not to jump out onto the road. At the same time, there are There are sections around the viewing area where traffic is restricted during the viewing period. We ask for your cooperation in order to protect the safety of the viewers.

How do you do! This is the Okagaki Town Tourism Association. Okagaki Town, Enga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, is located almost halfway between Fukuoka City and Kitakyushu City, and is a town rich in Rich in nature facing the Genkai Sea. While it is close to the city, it is packed with a variety of "charms of Okagaki Town" where you can enjoy the beautiful Nature scenery of the Four Seasons. It is blessed with a rich Nature environment such as the sea and mountains, and is rich in blessings such as Agricultural Products and seafood. It has gained popularity in recent years because you can enjoy attractions, gourmet food, and outdoor experiences such as seaside Barbecue and Bathing in the sea. In our "Okagaki Town Tourism Association" Account, we will Broadcasting Recommendations so that you can enjoy a Fully Equipped trip in Okagaki Town, so thank you. 【Access to Okagaki Town, Enga District, Fukuoka Prefecture】 ■Use public transportation from Fukuoka Airport 1. From Fukuoka Airport, take the subway or bus to Hakata Station. 2. From Hakata Station, take the JR Kagoshima Main Line and Get off at "Ebitsu Station". 3,From Ebitsu Station, you can use buses and Taxi to various places in the In the town. It takes about 1 hour ~ 1 hour and 30 minutes. It can be visited relatively smoothly even from a distance. ■ Car from the Hakata area Use ・ Routes to Kitakyushu via National Route No. 3, Kyushu Expressway, and urban expressway are convenient. Depending on traffic congestion, it can be accessed from Fukuoka City in about 1 hour. [What kind of town is Okagaki Town?] 】 Okagaki Town has a population of about 30,000 (2025) and is the most populous town in Toga District. Due to its location on the Genkai Sea, Local people are engaged in conservation activities and Coast sea turtles come ashore to lay eggs. In addition, since there is a possibility of landfall from late May to August every year, observation tours and awareness-raising events may be held depending on the season. In addition, in Okagaki Town, when the air is clear in early summer (every year around late May ~ June), "Okagaki Fireflies" dance fantastically, delighting many tourists and local residents. [Historical background of Okagaki Town, Toga District, Fukuoka Prefecture] It has been a land where agriculture has flourished since ancient times, and ports have developed along the Coast to support trade and people's lives. In the Edo period, it prospered as an important places for transportation connecting Kitakyushu and Fukuoka, and cultural properties such as shrines and temples and local industries unique to port cities developed. Even today, there are many historical sites and traditional events, and you can feel the faces of that time while strolling around. 【Popular Sightseeing spots in Okagaki Town, Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture】 There are many attractive "attractions" in Okagaki Town. Highlights such as the rich Nature environment of the sea and mountains and cultural properties are a lot of. This time, we will introduce some of the Spots recommended by the "Okagaki Town Tourism Association". ■ Food Education Experience Farm Hokkori Farm It is a popular hands-on farm where you can learn about agricultural work while interacting with Nature. Adult and children can enjoy harvesting vegetables and making sausages according to the season. The staff will guide you carefully, so even beginners in agriculture can rest assured. It is a food education program using Fresh vegetables, and it is a fulfilling outdoor experience Spot that allows you to realize the importance of food and the Gari of connecting with Nature. ■Fukujozan Kaizo-ji Temple Kaizo-ji Temple is one of the ancient temples in Okagaki In the town, and was founded around 1320. Many people visit for the historic Buddha statues and architecture, and the calming atmosphere is attractive. ■Naritasan Fudo Temple Mt. Narita, which sits on a high ground of 200 Meter Elevation in Okagaki Town, is known for its vast Precincts and Powerful Presence Main Hall. It is a Temple that was opened by welcoming a Fudo Myoo from the daihonzan Naritasan Shinkatsu Temple of the Shingon sect of the Chizan sect in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. From the Precincts, you can overlook the townscape of Okagaki Town and Genkai Sea, making it perfect for photography. ■Hatsu Fishing Port Fresh seafood from Genkai Sea is gathered at the fishing port, and Direct sales of seafood and seafood Shokudo are also lined up. If you take a walk and look at the scenery of the fishing port, you can feel the relationship between the lives of the townspeople and the sea. ■Mt. Yugawa Mt. Yukawa, with an elevation of about 470 meters, is a course that is easy to walk with convenient transportation, so even beginners can enjoy it. The Mountain Trail is maintained and safe. From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the Genkai Sea and the Toga Plain, and on a clear day, you can Unfolds breathtaking views. Spot recommended for those who want to try outdoor experiences while enjoying forest bathing. ■ Yuureizaka At first glance, it is an ordinary Slope on the road to Naritasan Fudo Temple, but it is a hot topic due to the mysterious phenomenon that if you put an empty can on this slope, it will go up the slope by itself. It is a famous mystery Spot that has often been featured in the mass media such as TV as "Yuureizaka". ■Konpira-san It is a 140-Meter-high mountain where the Kinbira Shrine, which is revered as the guardian of Okagaki Town, is located, and on the way to the summit, lush green trees grow and you can feel the breath of Nature. ■ Four Seasons Market Yappa ~ Okagaki Direct sales with Locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, and processed goods. Seasonal ingredients are available at low prices, so many people Visit from outside the In the town. Agricultural products unique to Okagaki Town, such as Takakura Biwa and Kampo Kyoho grapes, are also attractive. Souvenirs and ingredients to add color to your home dining table are perfect for this cozy market, where you can enjoy interacting with local producers. 【Specialty products Gourmet of Okagaki Town, Enga District, Fukuoka Prefecture】 The "Specialty products" nurtured by the rich nature of Okagaki Town are packed with the charm that is indispensable for the Local dining table. Representative Gourmet food is introduced here. ■ Takakura Biwa Cultivated in the Takakura region, loquat is characterized by its tender flesh and juicy sweetness. Blessed with sea breezes and a warm climate, the Aroma is exceptional. During the harvest season, Local Direct sales are the center of the lineup, and the freshest loquats are lined up. ■Kyoho grapes It is a grape of Okagaki Original that incorporates Fertilizer and Cultivation methods derived from Chinese medicine in Kyoho grapes Raised nutrient-rich soil. It is characterized by its large fruit and strong sweetness, and is Popular for gifts and home use. You can enjoy a rich taste that is a little different from other grapes. ■ Authentic shochu "Okagaki" Local shochu is made from potatoes harvested locally. It is characterized by a mellow aroma and a refreshing aftertaste, and goes well with Meals. It is a Gastronomical delicacies where you can easily enjoy the taste of Okagaki Town. These Specialty products Gourmet are also popular as Furusato Nozei thank-you gift There are. 【Events and Festivals in Okagaki Town, Enga District, Fukuoka Prefecture】 In Okagaki Town, where local ties are Richly preserved, various Events and Festivals are held in throughout the year. One of the Representatives is the "Matsuri Okagaki" held every autumn. With the Okagaki Sunry Eye Fureai Plaza as the Main Venue, it is crowded with 20,000 visitors. Performances on stage and booths selling Specialty products are all gathered in one place, and many smiles are overflowing. 【Okagaki Town Tourist Information】 Okagaki Town, Enga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, is surrounded by the sea and mountains rich in Rich in nature, and is a town that continues to Broadcasting new charms while valuing tradition and history. Access is also good, and you can enjoy a day trip from Fukuoka City and Kitakyushu City. Cool Japan will Broadcasting Recommendations of Okagaki Town, so please follow us.

Yamaguchi Prefecture Mine City Kamanhachishiro Atsutogawa A firefly draws a shadow play, one of waiting for an airplane. You can see the pictures of mountains, rice paddies, and waterways with countless fireflies. There is a small country towns, the Firefly Festival. Spot. The area around the plane seems to be a constellation Ophiuch.

Yesterday, Saturday, March 16, firefly larvae were released in the Hatsukawa River in Atami Ume Plum Garden. Every year, the children of Baien Town helped us! It is said that there are about 50 types of fireflies in Japan. Representative of Japan is the firefly "Genji Firefly" that is released in Atami, and the hatched larvae are fed Kawanina about once a month to raise them, and the terminal larvae that have reached 2~3 centimeters are released. These larvae come ashore from the river at night when the humidity is high from mid to late April and burrow into the soil, creating an oval-shaped "earthen cocoon". After that, it becomes a snail in the "earthen cocoon", and in late May - early June it becomes an adult insect. This year, we will hold a "Firefly Viewing Evening" from 6/1 Sat ~ 9 Sun. Please take a look at the pale light of fireflies that can only be seen at this time of year.

【Moor Hot Spring Firefly Viewing】 Glowworms grown in the water of the Mole hot spring perform a dance of light. In the past, I was able to see fireflies around Tokachigawa Onsen. However, with the modernization of the city, the environment in which fireflies can live has decreased, and it is no longer possible to see fireflies at the end of the 1990 Heisei 2 summer. The purpose of the revival of the firefly at Tokachigawa Onsen is to bring back the early summer scene that was previously common. One of the major features of the regeneration of fireflies is the use of hot spring water as a water source, and the spring quality of Tokachigawa Onsen is a rare "plant-based mall hot spring" in the world that contains a lot of plant components. Because it contains plant components, it contains a lot of minerals that are essential for the reproduction of diatoms, which are food for snails. This is the first time in Japan that fireflies have been successfully regenerated using 100% hot spring water. Heike fireflies were distributed from Kyushu to Hokkaido, Eastern Siberia and Korea, and inhabited many waterside environments surrounding wetlands and rice paddies. The characteristic of Hokkaido's fireflies is that the interval between their emission tends to be longer than that of fireflies in Honshu. Period:7/8Sat~7/23Sun Time: 20:00~21:00 Location: Tokachigaoka Park

Hiroshima Akiota Hiroshima hidden gem spots 👈 Nukui Dam @akiota_city_management_inc One piece 📸 at the firefly dance in the Nukui Dam It was a fantastic sight with many fireflies flying around. I wanted to put people in, so I got 😅🙏 a selfie

Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima　 Recommended firefly spots in Hiroshima #Shiwabori 👈 Fireflies were flying along the waterway. Many families 😊 enjoyed the fantastic view.

Fireflies are active in Okinawa between May and June. Their larvae are terrestrial, and their appearance is cool, like a spaceship. It is surprisingly ferocious, and the larvae will bite if you touch them carelessly, so you need to be careful. It is recommended to watch adult fireflies in flight like cherry blossom viewing :

At this time of year, at night, you can see a very fantastic world in the forest or shiny. The rural town where Princess Hotaru is located is my secret spot that I don't want to tell anyone else.

< night glow> It is the glow of the glow of the glowworm that heralds the arrival of early summer. I went to shoot for the first time in three years. They must have been busy shooting in Coronavirus pandemic, and everyone was smiling. I was reminded that summer in Japan is good. * We do not specify the location for endangered species.

Night of Princess Fireflies I can't go far, so I shoot locally I'd like to shoot at various spots next year.

Night of Princess Fireflies I can't go far, so I shoot locally I'd like to shoot at various spots next year.

「Princess firefly advent」 location：Western Japan ＊ ～Princess firefly advent at the torii～ Deep in the dusky forest covered with trees during the daytime, the torii appears quietly ahead of the path that the beast trails. There are no people visiting this creepy place at midnight. After midnight, this place where nobody is here, the princess firefly descends and mysterious dance begins.

「Princess firefly dancing forest」 location：West Japan ＊ ～Princess firefly dancing forest～ At midnight when everyone went to sleep, the princess firefly emits mysterious light deep in the forest, the scene is very fantastic.

「Princess firefly advent」 location：Western Japan ＊ ～Princess firefly advent at the torii～ Deep in the dusky forest covered with trees during the daytime, the torii appears quietly ahead of the path that the beast trails. There are no people visiting this creepy place at midnight. After midnight, this place where nobody is here, the princess firefly descends and mysterious dance begins.

Fireflies flying cheerfully nearby unexpectedly I was really surprised when I was flying next to the highway、、、 😳😳

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