【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】 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 28th of May, a farm products sale will be held. People sell udon noodles and soba noodles (200 only) as well.

During the period, you can check the approximate numbers of fireflies at the address below.

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. 28, 2016 〜 May. 29, 2016

18:30 ~

Genre

Firefly viewing

Zip893-0203
Address

Hirabo, Kihoku town, Kanoya city,
Kagoshima prefecture

PlaceAround Hirabo Kasseika Center
Parking

30 spaces

Fee

Free

Contact Kanoya City Hall Kihoku Branch
TEL: 099-486-1111
Webhttp://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/hirabouhotarunosato
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