[May 19, 2023] Fireflies have started dancing in Mie Prefecture! Introducing fantastic firefly viewing spots♪
掲載日：2023.05.19
Fireflies decorate Japan's beautiful night sky.
In Mie Prefecture, which is rich in nature, there are spots where you can enjoy the fantastic sights created by fireflies.
Firefly viewing is expected to peak from late May to early June, and the time when fireflies are most likely to fly around is around 8 pm.
This topic introduces places in Mie Prefecture where you can watch fireflies, when fireflies fly around, parking lots, and viewing fees.
Enjoy an early summer day while being soothed by the gentle light of fireflies that warms your heart.
Special feature on firefly viewing spots in Mie Prefecture
Firefly viewing spots in Mie Prefecture introduces places in the prefecture where you can watch fireflies.
Fireflies grow in beautiful waterside areas that are rich in nature. The light of fireflies dancing on the beautiful river surface is a wonderful beauty.
When watching fireflies, please strictly observe the following precautions so that you can enjoy watching fireflies dance in a place rich in nature.
【Notes】
・Do not catch fireflies.
・At the viewing area, turn off the flashlight and watch quietly.
・Use of flash for photography is prohibited. Illumination with lights is also prohibited.
・Many viewing areas have poor footing, so shine a flashlight under your feet and stay away from areas other than the viewing area, such as grassy areas or riverbanks.
・If you come by car, please use the designated parking lot and follow good manners so as not to disturb the neighbors at night.
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Suzuka Firefly Village (SuzukaCity)
Usual firefly appearance period: Mid-May to late June
Suzuka Firefly Village is home to fireflies in an area surrounded by rivers, rice fields, and mountains, and many fireflies fly along the viewing path. This is one of the spots where you can watch fireflies up close.
Why not spend a relaxing time surrounded by the light of fireflies in a quiet village forest?
Venue: SuzukaCity
Environmental cooperation fee: 100 yen per adult
Parking lot: Approximately 300 cars
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Nabananosato Firefly Festival (KuwanaCity)
Usual firefly appearance period: Mid-May to late June
On May 18th, 17 fish were observed, the first observation of the season!
Nabananosato Sato Firefly Festival will be held from late May to early July. On days when there are many murmuring streams running about 200 meters from near the Irimura Gate of Nabananosato Sato to Sato no Yu, you can see the fantastic dance of about 1,000 fireflies a day.
Venue: Nabananosato
Usage fee: Nabananosato admission fee required
Parking lot: Approximately 5,000 spaces (free)
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tanao Firefly Furusato Park (IgaCity)
Usually when fireflies appear: around June
Taneo tanao Furusato Park is an observation deck in the tanao village surrounded by rich nature. In the park and the surrounding firefly village, you can see many fireflies flying in June. This year, the Firefly Festival will be held on June 10th (Saturday)!
Venue: IgaCity tanao
Parking lot: Approximately 60 cars
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Fireflies in the Yokowa River basin (IseCity)
Usual firefly appearance period: Early June to mid-June
Along the tributaries of yokowacho, a clear stream that flows through Yokowa-cho, IseCity, you can see Genji fireflies and Heike fireflies dancing mysteriously. Please come wearing footwear that protects your feet, such as rain boots.
Venue: Along the Yokowa River tributary (yokowacho /Yamochi-cho, IseCity)