{"id":9314,"date":"2021-06-17T12:27:17","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T03:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/?p=9314"},"modified":"2021-06-19T17:22:13","modified_gmt":"2021-06-19T08:22:13","slug":"%e5%a4%a7%e5%b3%b6%e5%8c%ba%e4%bb%81%e4%b8%8a-%e3%83%9b%e3%82%bf%e3%83%ab%e3%81%ae%e4%b9%b1%e8%88%9e%e4%bb%8a%e5%b9%b4%e3%82%82%ef%bc%81%e3%81%97%e3%81%b0%e3%82%89%e3%81%8f%e8%a6%8b%e3%81%94-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/en\/9314\/","title":{"rendered":"Oshima-Ward Nigami: You can enjoy the best time to see the fireflies\u2019 dance!
(Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Please\u00a0see the famous firefly dancing lights!<\/h2>\r\n

This is the best time of the year to see the fireflies around Nigami Hotaru(firefly) Park, Oshima-Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture.<\/p>\r\n

Genji\u00a0fireflies and Heike fireflies live around the Hotaru park in Nigami, Oshima-Ward, and many people come to see the fireflies from inside and outside the prefecture every year. \u00a0In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the \u201cNigami Hotaru Festival\u201d held at this time of year has been canceled as it was last year, but you can still watch the fireflies freely.<\/p>\r\n

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Photo courtesy of Nigami Firefly Association<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

According to Mr. Higuchi of the Nigami Firefly Association, this year, the fireflies started flying around the 6th of June. The time when the fireflies often fly is from about 7:45 pm to about 8:30 pm, and they are more active when it is hot and humid. \u00a0Around Hotaru Park, more than 100 Genji fireflies were flying on Monday, 14th June, so now is the best time to see them.<\/p>\r\n

The\u00a0peak for firefly activity in the park will continue over the weekend. \u00a0After that, the Genji fireflies and Heike fireflies will be most active around the Hotaru Bridge. \u00a0The peak of firefly activity changes depending on the location, but you can enjoy watching them for a while.<\/p>\r\n

In addition, volunteer firefly conservation guides are stationed at the park, and they can explain about the fireflies at the visitors\u2019 request.<\/p>\r\n

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Precautions when observing fireflies<\/strong>
\r\n\u30fb High\u00a0heels and sandals are not allowed
\r\n\u30fb Do not carry\u00a0insect repellents such as mosquito coil
\r\n\u30fb Taking photos or videos is not allowed within the firefly viewing area (including lights and mobile phone lights)<\/p>\r\n

\u25a0 Best time to see: 19: 45-20: 30
\r\n\u25a0 Location: Around Hotaru Park, Oshima-ku, Joetsu-Hotaru Lectern
\r\n\u25a0 Inquiries: Nigami Firefly Association (Mr. Higuchi) TEL090-2522-3728<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Oshima-Ward Nigami: The best time to see fireflies<\/h2>