On Saturday, June 7, the “Firefly Walk Rally” will apparently be held at Yamaguchi Chuo Park.
(Information provided by Hank @ Nishitsu SP)
Here it is↓
Quoted from 2025 Firefly Walk Rally | Nishinomiya Yamaguchi
You can take a stroll along the Arima River at night while enjoying the glow of fireflies〜🌌✨ Along the way, you’ll answer quiz questions and learn about the kind of environment fireflies like to live in📚
Firefly Walk Rally
When is it?
Saturday, June 7
*In case of rain, it will be postponed to Sunday, June 8
What’s the route?
Arima River Green Path to Kamiyamaguchi Ohashi Bridge About 800 m one way
What time do we meet?
Meet at 7:30 p.m.
Where do we meet?
Yamaguchi Chuo Park
Yamaguchi Chuo Park | Nishinomiya Yamaguchi Website
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 5-11 Shimoyamaguchi, Yamaguchi-cho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What will happen there?
Participation fee and registration?
Participation is free. No registration required. Anyone can join
*Children must be accompanied by a guardian
What should I bring?
- Flashlight🔦
- Eco stamp🌱(It’s okay if you don’t have one)
How do I get there?
Taking the Sakura Yamanami Bus is recommended🚌
The nearest bus stop to the meeting place “Yamaguchi Chuo Park” is “Shimoyamaguchi” or “Yamaguchi Center-mae”(both are a 3-minute walk).
The Sakura Yamanami Bus timetable is → hereThere will also be a special bus departing from Shimoyamaguchi bus stop at 21:30 on the day, bound for Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi via Kinsenji.
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Please use it when heading home🙌
Coming by car is also OK🚗
Thanks to the kindness of Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., a temporary parking lot will be available🅿️
The parking lot entrance is here↓
The address is 1432 Kamiyamaguchi, Yamaguchi-cho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
Things to keep in mind when viewing fireflies
- Do not catch the fireflies. Fireflies have short lives. Enjoy watching them in nature.
- Do not shine flashlights at the fireflies or use a camera flash.
- Do not park on the road or make loud noises.
Event details are → here
Hank, who sent us the information, went to the Arima River to observe fireflies ahead of the Firefly Walk Rally. As of 5/30, there were reportedly just under 400 fireflies, so it seems they were able to see lots of them〜〜.
Kagayaki No. 509 also went, and these specks of light are fireflies. It might look like the opening scene of Grave of the Fireflies.
Fireflies have short lives, so please don’t catch them. Just take in the sight of them glowing softly〜.
Lastly
Yamaguchi-cho in Nishinomiya has its own dedicated website, and the latest firefly activity is posted daily here. It looks like lots of them are already flying around〜😄 It’s a special chance to enjoy the glow of fireflies while feeling the night breeze out in nature✨ Why not join and make some memories with your kids〜
*Hank @ Nishitsu SP, thank you for the information!!
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