It’s June and the “Firefly Evenings” are back in Yabu’s Okumeiji area from Saturday, June 7th to June 14th.
Okumeiji in Yabu is designated as a protected area for Genji fireflies by Hyogo Prefecture. Immerse yourself in the murmuring sounds of the Meiji River and enjoy the fireflies that illuminate its banks.
There will be food trucks on both weekends for a festive-like celebration to welcome the arrival of early summer!
Details of “Firefly Evenings”
– Location: Firefly Village (Hotaruno Mizube Park – 773 Okumeiji, Yabu City)
– Time: Fireflies begin to fly from around 20:00
– Parking: 300 parking spaces available nearby (¥500)
For more information, check out the following websites and social media pages.
– Hotaruno Sato Website –> https://www.hotarunosato.info/
– Hotaruno Sato Instagram –> @ hotaruno_sato
– Hotaruno Sato Facebook –> ほたるの里 奥米地
※ The best time to view the fireflies is between 8:00-9:00 P.M. Please know that fireflies will still be visible at later hours of the night if you decide to visit after the busiest hours.
※ Weekends draw large crowds of people. If you wish to view the fireflies at a relaxed pace, we recommend that you visit during weekdays.
※ The active period to view the fireflies at Hotaruno Sato is until the end of June.
For Inquiries:
▷▷▷ Yabu Commerce and Tourism Division
▷▷▷ Tel: 079-664-2528
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