Genji fireflies

Every year in June, you can see many colonies in the Haha river, and you can enjoy the fantastic beauty of summer nights.

In Kaiyo Town, there is a Genji firefly village that is protected by people. Genji fireflies live only in clear streams and under limited conditions. In the haha river where the excellent environment remains, many colonies can be seen in June every year, and you can enjoy the fantastic beauty of summer nights.

Spot Information

Address
Takazono Kaiyo Town, Kaifu District, Tokushima Prefecture
Telephone number
0884-76-3050 (Kaiyo Town Tourism Association)
Access
A 15-minute walk from Kaifu Station on the Asa Coast Railway / By car: From the Tokushima IC, take Route 11 → Route 55 towards Muroto/Kochi for about 2 hours
URL
https://www.kaiyo-kankou.jp/event/event-945/
Best time to see
Every year from late May to late June
  • Even on bridge railings!

  • A giant firefly is also on the new pillar of Shin-Haha Bridge!

Look for them when crossing the Shin-Haha Bridge over the Genji Firefly home river.