One of Iwate’s famous firefly spots is Kubokawa Ihatov World (within the grounds of Chishoin Temple) in Ichinoseki City.
It’s a rare spot where you can see two species — Genji fireflies and Heike fireflies.
Chishoin Temple provides transportation from BELLINO HOTEL ICHINOSEKI to the firefly viewing spot, along with a guided tour!
※As of 2023, the firefly tour is currently suspended
See Fireflies in Iwate! Details of the Firefly Tour
※As of 2023, the firefly tour is currently suspended
～Added July 12, 2021～
In recent years, due to the effects of global warming, fireflies seem to be appearing earlier.
The tour runs through the end of July, but after mid-month you may not be able to see them, so we recommend joining early.
[Schedule]
July 1 – 31
★Genji fireflies are best viewed from late June to mid-July, and Heike fireflies from early to late July!
[Itinerary]
7:30 PM Depart from BELLINO HOTEL ICHINOSEKI
8:00 PM Firefly viewing
9:00 PM Viewing ends, return to BELLINO HOTEL
★Transportation from the hotel and the viewing guide are provided by Chishoin Temple
[What to Bring / Wear]
Comfortable walking shoes
★Flashlights and insect repellent are available for loan at the hotel!
[How to Reserve]
Please let BELLINO HOTEL know at least 2 days in advance.
For insurance purposes, please provide your “name, address, and age” in advance.
※Participation is free of charge!
※Limited to 10 people per day
※Please understand that viewing may be difficult depending on the weather and the fireflies’ own activity that day.
★For accommodation reservations, click here★
Kubokawa Ihatov World — Genji and Heike Fireflies Together!
Kubokawa Ihatov World (within the grounds of Chishoin Temple) is a rare spot where you can see both Genji fireflies and Heike fireflies.
Genji fireflies glow brightly and fly in curving paths, so their light appears as a line. Heike fireflies, on the other hand, glow more faintly and fly in straighter paths, so their light appears to blink on and off.
Please observe this difference while taking in a landscape of light created by the forces of nature!
★For accommodation reservations, click here★
This Is the Place to See Fireflies in Iwate! Kubokawa Ihatov World
Kubokawa Ihatov World (within the grounds of Chishoin Temple) is engaged in nature restoration efforts, protecting the original scenery of a Japanese satoyama, and can truly be called a treasure trove of nature.
It’s an extremely precious place where endangered species native to Japan, both animals and plants, continue to survive.
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