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Journey of firefly watching in July

2013-07-03 21:39:49 | Trip
Journey of firefly watching in July

I would like to inform the spots for firefly watching in July.
Firefly is usually seen from early June to middle of June.
But cooled area, we can see firefly early July.

Kyoto area
Kibune river north of Kyoto city.


Hotaru stone near the Kibune-guchi station of Eizan railway is a firefly spot .
Hotaru stone is 5minutes walk from Kibune-guchi station.
Hotaru stone is a big stone in the Kibune river,
around this stone area, we can see Genji firefly from middle of June to early July.
Number of fireflies is not many.
At June 30, I found only 5 fireflies.
Best time is 20:00-20:30.
Please see Hotaru stone area video : http://youtu.be/sVOedB3wbyY

Nagano prefecture

Midori pond in Shiojiri city is a firefly spot.

About 15minutes walk from Midori pond JR station, we can arrive Midori pond.
This area we can see a Genji firefly from middle of June to early July.

Around this area is a countryside, and near this pond hot spring is existing.
Tagawaura hot spring has a day spa.
Go to this hot spring, and enjoy day spa.
Around this hot spring, you have a good feeling, and heal fatigue.

Aoki pond in Ono city is a firefly spot.

In the pond, you can see a Genji firefly on the boat.
From JR Yanaba station,40minutes walk is necessary to arrive this pond.

On the pond, some spots are firefly spots.
Seeing firefly is from early July to early August.
Rent a boat needs 3000yen, at firefly season hotels are full booking.
Booking hotel and reserving boat are necessary for seeing beautiful fireflies.
JR Itoigawa line does not have enough train, so detail planning is necessary for seeing firefly.

Niigata prefecture

Yahiko hot spring between Niigata and Nagaoka,is a firefly spot.

From JR Yahiko station, only 500m walking is necessary to this hot spring.
Genji firefly is seen from middle of June to early July.

Number of fireflies is not many.

When you go to see firefly, please bring Insect repellent.
Lots of mosquito are these firefly spots.

That's it.