Agui Town, located in the north-central part of the Chita Peninsula, is engaged in surveys of firefly habitat distribution, cultivation, and research with the aim of “creating a livable environment for fireflies to fly around”.

At “Shirasawa Firefly Village,” a five-minute walk from Meitetsu Shirasawa Station, a firefly-viewing event is held every day in June, attracting many visitors. The sight of thousands, sometimes as many as 100,000, flitting about with their pale light is truly a seasonal treat.

Bamboo lanterns are lit up in bright colors around the area, adding to the fantastic atmosphere.
Cars can be parked at the nearby Shirasawa Ground, but it is recommended to use public transportation as it will be crowded during the viewing event.

Another firefly spot, Fureai no Mori

Fureai no Mori, located on a hill in Agui Town, is a popular park for families where visitors can enjoy athletic equipment, long slides, putting golf, and other activities.
A firefly farm is located within the park, where fireflies are artificially bred and mollusks are cultured, allowing visitors to observe firefly life throughout the year.

In late April, a “Firefly Larva Observation” is held, providing a rare opportunity to observe the glowing larvae in an aquarium tank. Also, during the three-day “Firefly Observing Event” held in June, visitors can listen to the explanation of a keeper who raises fireflies at the aquaculture farm, and see fireflies flying in and out of the waterways up close.

Let's go see natural fireflies!

In Agui Town, with its peaceful rural landscape, you can see natural lightning bugs in the rice paddies and along the banks of rivers from mid-June to early July. The length of a Hayake botaru is about 1 cm, and it takes about one week to complete its life after becoming an adult.

The best time to view fireflies is from about one to two hours after sunset, especially from about 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Fireflies are most active on hot and humid nights when there is no wind and it looks like it is about to rain, so the best time to see them is during the rainy season, when it is a little uncomfortable for humans.

Shirasawa Firefly Village
Agui-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Agui-cho Fureai no Mori
78 Aza-Hisada, Oaza-Itayama, Agui-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi, Japan

Please check here for more information.

Agui Town Official Site　https://www.town.agui.lg.jp/

Agui Town Tourist Association　https://aguitown-kanko.com/

 

This page was translated at DeepL.