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Nabananosato
Nabananosato

The fireflies at Nabananosato are at their peak! A firefly festival is being held, featuring over 800 fireflies dancing in the air, a seasonal sight in early summer.

掲載日:2024.05.31

At Nabananosato in Kuwana KuwanaCity, Mie Prefecture, fireflies have begun to appear near the water's edge near the walkways within the park.

This year, there were more fireflies than last year, with 800 sightings on May 30th. Many people are enjoying the magical sight of fireflies dancing in swarms.
You can enjoy it within the grounds of Nabananosato, so you don't have to worry about parking or restrooms, and even small children can enjoy it safely.

In this topic, we will introduce details about Nabananosato Firefly Festival, the times when the fireflies are flying, parking and viewing fees, etc.
The dance of fireflies colors the beautiful night sky of Japan. Why not let yourself be soothed by the gentle light of the fireflies?

 

Details of Nabananosato Firefly Festival

Nabananosato Firefly Festival 
Mid-May to early July

Firefly appearance information
They began appearing on May 14, 2024, and as of May 28, 620 have appeared.

Prediction of peak time for firefly appearance
May 25th to late June

Time for Fireflies to Dance
From around 8 p.m. when it gets dark
*We recommend that you come after dinner or on your way home from work and enjoy the cool evening air while watching the fireflies.

Types of Fireflies
Genji firefly (late May to late June)
Heike fireflies (late June to early July)

Notes
・Do not catch fireflies.
・Fireflies are sensitive to light, so please do not use flashlights or flashes.
- Do not expose the device to light from the LCD screen of a camera, cell phone or smartphone.

Nabananosato
270 Komae Urushibatake, KuwanaCity nagashima, Mie Prefecture

business hours
Weekdays 10:00-21:00
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10:00-22:00

Admission fee (elementary school students and above)
Until June 2nd: 2,500 yen (1,000 yen voucher included)
From June 3rd onwards: 1,700 yen (1,000 yen Nabana coupon/cash voucher included)
*Free for children under elementary school age

parking
5700 cars *Free

access
[Private car]
Approximately 10 minutes from nagashima IC on the Higashi-Meihan Expressway
Approximately 10 minutes from Isewangan Expressway "Wangan nagashima IC"
【public transport】
Until June 2nd: Take the Mie Kotsu direct bus from Kintetsu nagashima Station for about 10 minutes and get off Nabananosato
After June 3rd: Take a Mie Kotsu bus from Kintetsu "Kuwana Station" for about 20 minutes and get off at "Nabananosato"

 

Images from Mie Tourism Editorial Department

Tourism Mie Editorial Department

At Nabananosato, you can watch fireflies by the waterside of the park. Why not enjoy the flowers in the park in the evening, then relax and watch the fireflies dance after enjoying dinner? Please enjoy the fantastic sight while keeping quiet and observing the viewing etiquette so that you can be soothed by the gentle light of the fireflies.

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