【Firefly Viewing】
HIRABO FIREFLY FESTIVAL
(HIRABO HOTARU-no SATO HOTARU-MATSURI /
ひらぼうほたるの里「ほたる祭り」)

【Firefly Viewing】 <br />HIRABO FIREFLY FESTIVAL  <br />(HIRABO HOTARU-no SATO HOTARU-MATSURI / <br />ひらぼうほたるの里「ほたる祭り」)

The Hirabo area is located in Kihoku town, Kanoya city. The water and the air are very clear and there are some different kinds of wild fireflies in this area.
The area holds a firefly viewing event and many people enjoy the beautiful view.
On the 26th of May, a farm products sale will be held. People sell udon noodles and soba noodles as well.
During the period, you can check the approximate numbers of fireflies at the official site (Japanese only).
Location: Drive up on Route 504 and turn right at Kanoya City Hall, Kihoku Branch on to Prefectural Route 72. About 5 minutes’ drive after that.

Start May. 26, 2018 〜 Jun. 02, 2018

18:30 ~

Genre

Firefly viewing

Zip893-0203
Address

Hirabo, Kihoku town, Kanoya city,
Kagoshima prefecture

PlaceAround Hirabo Kasseika Center
Parking

Available (30 spaces)

Fee

Free

Contact Kanoya City Hall Kihoku Branch
TEL: 099-486-1111
Webhttp://island.geocities.jp/hirabouhotarunosato/schedule.html
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