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Firefly Viewing at Motosu Hotaru Park
本巣市ほたる公園
Gifu · Chubu
Motosu Hotaru Koen in Gifu Prefecture is a known firefly-viewing site where visitors can observe fireflies in a natural setting.
- Dates
- May 20 – June 10Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Gifu · Chubu
- Nearest station
- Motosu Station (Tarumi Railway) · ~10 min walk
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- city.motosu.lg.jp/0000001803.html
Happens every year
What to expect
The park comes alive with the soft glow of fireflies dancing over the lush greenery, creating a magical, twinkling display against the night sky.
Best viewing tips
Visit after 8 PM when the fireflies are most active. Bring a flashlight with a red filter to navigate without disturbing the insects.
How to get there
From Nagoya Station · ~49 min by car
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