Fireflies in Toyota-cho, Shimonoseki City
Toyota-cho, Shimonoseki City, is known as a hot spot for fireflies with areas like the Genjibotaru firefly habitat at the Koya River; it's a national Natural Monument. In June tens of thousands of fireflies from nine species sparkle throughout the town when they operate a Firefly Boat and hold events such as the Toyota Firefly Festival.
Spot details
- Address
- Yamaguchi Shimonoseki-shi Toyotacho Nakamura 876-4 Map
- Area
- Shimonoseki Area
- Phone
- 0837660031
- Hours
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Around 20:00-22:00
※[Hotaru viewing period] Around Late May-Late June. - Fees
- [Admission fee]Free
- Parking Lot
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Available(130spaces)
※Roadside Station Hotaru Kaido Nishino City - Note
- *Tel will connect you to the Toyota Town Tourism Association.
- Estimated stay time
- 30-60 minutes
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN