6/4 Update: Firefly Viewing Spots

Last updated:

Jun 4, 2018
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Nagato Tourism Convention Association

It's firefly-viewing season!

In early summer, fireflies can be seen in many places in Nagato City.
Why don't you go for a night walk to see the fantastic scenery of soft fluttering lights?

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

Points of Interest

Time: Sunset to around 9pm (peak at 8pm)
Conditions: Cloudy, windless, 20 degrees or higher
Note: Please view quietly so as not to disturb neighbors.

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 available during the event (former Ohata Elementary School ground)
Toilet: JR Shibuki Station
Related events: Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 18:00 / around JR Shibuki Station
"Firefly no Furusato Festival in JR Shibuki Station"

2: Shibuki: Near Firefly Bridge Address: Shibuki, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Access: 15 min. walk from JR Shibuki Station, 20 min. drive from Mine IC on 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 on the Chugoku Expressway
Firefly bus service (limited period): June 2 (Sat), 3 (Sun), 9 (Sat), 10 (Sun), 16 (Sat), 17 (Sun), 23 (Sat), 24 (Sun), 2018 / from/to Fukuda Sengetsu-do (Tawarayama spa town) / boarding Free
Related event: Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. / Parking lot under Tawarayama Spa Stadium
"Handmade Hotaru Festival in Tawarayama

4: Around Misumi Fir Tree Bridge

Address: Misumi Kamisumi Munagashira, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Access: 5 min. walk from Munagashira bus stop / 45 min. drive from Mine IC on Chugoku Expressway
Parking: Munagashira Cultural Center, Nagato City (Available from 8:30 to 22:00)
Toilet: Munagashira Cultural Center, Nagato City (Available from 8:30 to 22:00)
Related Events: June, 2018 Saturday, June 2, 17:30~ / Sougou Cultural Center
"Firefly Festival in Misumiage Area

Firefly information wanted!

The Nagato City Tourism & Convention Association is always looking for information about fireflies in the city.
Please send us the latest information on when fireflies can be seen around the city, viewing spots, and related events.
If you provide us with photos and other information, we will introduce them on "Nanavi" as needed.

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