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As summer arrives, fireflies gather in the forests of Japan, creating a radiant spectacle of light. Curious about the secret to witnessing these fireflies? Join Klook on a journey to explore beautiful locations for firefly watching across Japan!
Korakuen Garden
Photo by Tsuneaki Hiramatsu
Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three renowned gardens, is a stunning place to observe fireflies. When you stroll through this garden on summer evenings, you can easily marvel at the captivating beauty of thousands of sparkling fireflies.
The peak time for fireflies is from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Firefly Nursery Rhymes Park
Photo by noguchibiyousitu
Located in the mountainous alley of Matsuo in Tatsuno-cho, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, this park is a haven for countless fireflies due to its unique natural conditions. Since the Meiji era, Matsuo Alley has been dubbed the 'homeland of fireflies.'
Just a ten-minute walk from Chenye Station to the park, during the rainy season from mid-June to late summer, you're likely to encounter many couples here expressing their love in this incredibly romantic setting.
Kyuyama Firefly Festival
Photo by yabe51
Every year in the first half of June, the two-day 'Kyuyama Firefly Festival' takes place near Kyuyama subway station in Tokyo.
Fireflies are released into the waters of Tamagawa and Kanda River in the evening, creating a beautiful spectacle for city dwellers to admire.
Yuto City, Nara
From mid-June to early July each year, you can witness numerous fireflies, especially in the Miyagawa River basin. Due to the limited streetlights, fireflies appear even more radiant and enchanting. In other areas like Daewoo district around Aki Shrine and Yuto River, upper Hirano River in Sumida, you can also observe fireflies illuminating the surroundings.
Photo by naitosatoru
Iriomote Island, Okinawa
Photo source: xxmonkey2xx
From late February to late April is firefly season on Iriomote Island, Okinawa. The low-flying fireflies near the ground create a vibrant tapestry of colorful lights.
Sakaemachi, Fukuoka
Here, you can immerse yourself in the enchanting world of fireflies while listening to the crisp sound of flowing streams. A sign to check if fireflies will appear is to observe the weather on that day. If it's hot and humid during the day with cloudy, windless nights, fireflies are sure to make an appearance.
Photo by naitosatoru
Aichi Prefecture
Photo source: boz.nabe
Within a 2km radius along the coastline here, you can witness stunning flocks of fireflies. They have the ability to fly up to approximately 500-1,400m, resembling tiny stars in the night sky.
Hijikawa-cho, Gifu
In the Asuka River area, Hijikawa-cho, Gifu Prefecture, fireflies grace the surroundings. Besides Asuka, there are numerous other places to admire fireflies, such as rivers in the northern region, Nakagawa area, and Kamikawa region.
Photo by aru2_d2
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