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Firefly Viewing at Tsukiyono Hotaru no Sato
月夜野ほたるの里
Gunma · Kanto
Tsukiyono Hotaru no Sato in Gunma Prefecture is a designated firefly-viewing area along a clean river, popular in early summer.
- Dates
- June 12 – July 11Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Gunma · Kanto
- Nearest station
- Jomo-Kogen Station (Joetsu Shinkansen) · 3 min walk
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- enjoy-minakami.jp/hotaru
Happens every year
What to expect
As dusk falls, the gentle glow of fireflies dances over the clear waters of the river, creating a magical scene against the backdrop of lush greenery.
Best viewing tips
Visit after sunset for the best firefly activity. Bring a flashlight with a red filter to navigate the paths without disturbing the fireflies. The organiser sets this edition's dates closer to the time — confirm before you travel.
How to get there
From Tokyo Station · ~1h 48m by car
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