We have received information that fireflies have begun to dance in Karuizawa again this year. In Karuizawa, where there is a lot of greenery and clear water, fireflies can be seen even in small waterways. However, we would like to see many fireflies flying around during the peak season. Here are some recommended firefly spots for those who want to see fireflies at their peak.
Shiozawa Village Firefly Tour
Fireflies of Shiozawa Village have been living in the hidden village for a long time. This year, with the cooperation of the Shiozawa Hotarunokai, guided tours will be offered for 10 days during the peak season. Volunteers will conduct guided tours and maintain the parking lot traffic control so that visitors can safely view the fireflies in the dark nighttime streets. We hope that everyone will join us for this event. The “Shiozawa Village Firefly Tour” is one of the projects supported by the Nagano Prefecture’s Community-Based Vigor Creation Support Fund in 2013.
Shiozawa Village Firefly Tour 2013 has ended.
The firefly viewing area in Shiozawa Village is private property and private homes, so please refrain from viewing fireflies outside of the period of the festival.
Dates: July 6 (Sat.) to 21 (Sun.), 2013 *Please refrain from visiting the exhibition outside of these dates.
*Canceled due to inclement weather or rain.
If you have any questions, please contact us using the reservation form on our website.
＜Contact: Shiozawa Firefly Tour Office, Karuizawa Nature Club
TEL : 080-5140-1418 E-mail : nature-club@karuisawa.jp
Shiozawa Village Explore Eco Museum http://ecomuseum.karuisawa.jp
Karuizawa Nature Club Kilpikonna http://www.facebook.com/shiozawanature
Shiozawa Hotaru no Kai (hotaru4030) on Twitter https://twitter.com/hotaru4030
◯We are looking for information on firefly detection. Please send your information to the above e-mail address!
The first 500 visitors to the event will receive special goods if they bring the flyer with their signatures or stamps from supporting and sponsoring facilities to the venue reception desk!
Karuizawa Hatsuji Firefly Village
At “Karuizawa Hatsuji Firefly Village,” genji botaru and heike botaru can be seen. Genji fireflies emerge from agricultural waterways, and Hayake fireflies emerge from rice paddies (fallow fields). However, compared to a few years ago, the number of natural habitats for genji botaru has decreased considerably. In order to protect these fireflies, the three districts of Karuizawa, Shimohatsuchi, Kamihatsuchi, and Sugiuri, jointly established the volunteer “Karuizawa Hatsuchi Firefly Lovers’ Association” in May 2000. With budgetary support from the three districts and cooperation from the town of Karuizawa, the Karuizawa Hatsuji Firefly Lovers’ Association is working to maintain a habitat for the fireflies that naturally breed in this village.
<Attention.
Cars are not allowed near the Firefly Channel. Please use the parking lot at the entrance to Firefly Village.
2. be careful of thunderstorms!
＜Firefly Viewing Rules
Do not pick fireflies. Do not touch them.
Do not illuminate with a flashlight.
Do not take pictures with your cell phone.
Do not enter the side of the firefly canal by car.
○ Do not disturb the local neighborhood.
