Firefly Viewing Spots (updated 6/9)

Firefly watching season will soon be upon us!

In early summer in Nagato City, many fireflies are flying around in various locations.

Why don't you come and enjoy the fantastic scenery of fluffy dancing lights?

On this page, you will find information about viewing spots in the city as well as photos and information submitted by visitors.

Viewing Points

• Time: Late May to early June (in some areas, they start dancing from mid-May)
• Hours: Sunset to around 9:00 p.m.
• Conditions: Cloudy, windless, 20 degrees or higher
• Note: Please view quietly so as not to disturb neighbors.

Current Status

6/9 photo Shibuki Station area

On Tuesday, June 2, the peak season is in the Tawarayama area and around Shibuki Station.
On Thursday, May 21, fireflies began to fly around Nagato Yumoto and Shibuki.

Firefly Viewing Spots in the City

1: Shibuki Station - near the former Ohata Elementary School

• Address: Shibuki, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
• Access: 10-minute walk from JR Shibuki Station, 20-minute drive from Mine IC on Chugoku Expressway
• Parking: JR Shibuki Station *Temporary parking is available during the event (former Ohata Elementary School ground)
• Toilet : JR Shibuki station
• Event: "Hotaru no Hometown Festival" / Cancelled

 

2: Shibuki: Near Firefly Bridge

• Address: Shibuki, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
• Access: 15 minutes on foot from JR Shibuki Station, 20 minutes by car from the Mine IC on the Chugoku Expressway
• Parking : JR Shibuki Station
• Toilet : JR Shibuki station

3: Tawarayama Nanae River River Park area

• Address: Nanae, Tawarayama, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
• Access: 50 minutes by car from the Mine IC of the Chugoku Expressway
• Firefly bus service (limited time only): departs from/arrives at Fukuda Sengetsu-do (in Tawarayama Onsen district) / free of charge
• Event: "Handmade Hotaru Festival in Tawarayama" / Cancelled

4: Around Misumi Fir Tree Bridge

• Address: Misumi Kamisumi-Munegashira, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
• Access: 5 min. walk from Sougou bus stop / 45 min. drive from Mine IC on Chugoku Expressway
• Parking: Nagato City Munetou Cultural Center (Hours of operation: 8:30-22:00)
• Restroom ： Nagato City Munetou Cultural Center (Available from 8:30 to 22:00)
• Event: "The 22nd Misumiage Area Firefly Festival" / Cancelled

Firefly Photo Introduction

Shibuki Area

Photographer: Mr. Yukihiro Shimanaga
Date: June 2, 2019

Related Links

• Notice of Closure of Tourist Facilities and Cancellation of Events due to the New Coronavirus