Journey to the Land of Fireflies

上町ホタル会場

Tourist attraction • 3-chōme-24-5 Kamimachi, Chichibu, Saitama 368-0035, Japan

4.8(18 reviews)

Kid-friendly

The Miracle of Hometown, Dance of Light

In the remote outskirts of Chichibu, a fantastic natural phenomenon occurs every year. It is the "Dance of Light," where countless fireflies dance along the riverside at night. The faintly glowing thousands of fireflies shimmering in the darkness seem as if the night sky is sprinkled with stars.

Efforts of the People Preserving Chichibu's Tradition

This precious sight has been passed down through the enthusiastic conservation activities of local residents. Thanks to the volunteers who maintain the environment where fireflies can inhabit and take care of the larvae, the number of fireflies has been increasing every year.

Getting Drunk on the Night Nature Experience

During the firefly viewing season, free walking paths are prepared for visitors. You can enjoy the mysterious competition of firefly lights up close while walking along the river. Occasionally, you can listen to ecological explanations from gentle volunteers, allowing you to deepen your appreciation for the wonders of nature.

A Little Night Adventure

In response to the inviting light of the fantastic fireflies, the footsteps of visitors head towards the small path for firefly viewing. Families enjoying a night adventure in the dim natural surroundings, and couples reveling in the magical atmosphere, come together to experience the wondrous world of the fireflies.

Why not witness the fireflies' dance in the remote Chichibu area at least once? Surely, unforgettable and fanciful night memories are waiting for you.

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Reviews

5(2 years ago)

あろはにゃんこ先生

I was impressed to see so many fireflies flying around! Thank you to all the volunteers. I was able to shoot with confidence even at night.

5(10 months ago)

ひよこ

I want to see fireflies! In order to respond to the children's requests, we hurriedly searched for a spot. On July 15th, I arrived around 10:30 pm, knowing that I wouldn't be able to see the fireflies as the peak season had passed. When we looked under the bridge, we caught a glimpse of a few of them, and the kids were so excited! I'm glad you came.

4(a year ago)

帆立

It wasn't that crowded, but it was a little far from the parking lot. However, it was great to be able to see the fantastic light of the fireflies.

5(11 months ago)

2tom

I was able to see more fireflies than I expected. I want to be able to maintain and continue to maintain a wonderful environment.

5(11 months ago)

優華

July 2, 2023 Although the peak has passed, I went again this year. It looks like the road going down from the entrance to the firefly festival venue was gravel? ? The road is paved with concrete, so you don't have to worry about it even if the slope is dark. There is a new road going to the back on the right side facing the river, and today it was bright with a full moon so it was a little hard to see the fireflies, but it was dark at the back and I could see the fireflies clearly. The river in the back? The area around here is also vaguely visible, and it's exciting to think that you can see fireflies from there when the fireflies are at their peak. When I looked closely, I saw that there was a toilet installed there. As I was watching the fireflies, an elderly volunteer approached me and asked me about the ecology of fireflies and the secrets of this river. I was able to hear about his passion for Hotaru. Maybe it's the old man who appeared in the newspaper with a nice smile? She looks so youthful that you can't believe she's in her 80s! She is a very nice person. I support you. Like this person, is this a volunteer? staff? The people are amazing. The man who guided elderly people with weak legs and guarded the entrance was kind and helpful, and even went out of his way to call a taxi for me if I had a problem. thank you. Next year I will go at peak time! Cooperation money for environmental improvement? When I donated to , I received a postcard! I'm happy❥ For the return taxi, I recommend Marudori-san. Countless fireflies were flying, and many men and women of all ages visited. Fireflies are fantastic and very beautiful. The light emitted by the countless fireflies perched on aquatic plants, especially in riverside areas where aquatic plants are densely packed, is just like the stars in the night sky shining in a forest of aquatic plants. It's magical and you can look at it forever. Some are perched on trees and emit light. . You can imagine various things and get into a romantic mood. There are a lot of people here, so some women came alone. There are many volunteers, so you can feel safe even in the dark. There are plenty of benches, so even people with disabilities can sit and watch. The footing is gravel and the entrance to the river is quite a slope, so it may be difficult for wheelchair users. The volunteers are casually talking to the people who came to see the show, and it makes them feel at ease. I saw a family with children overfishing for fireflies. These fireflies were raised by volunteers. Let's stop it. If you want to call a taxi after seeing fireflies, I recommend Marudori. Taxis in Chichibu close early due to the coronavirus, but Marudori is open until relatively late. Even if I say it's late, I'd say it's by the time I get home after watching the fireflies. It might be a good idea to make a reservation in advance.

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