Onogawa Onsen Firefly Festival
The 37 th Onogawa Onsen Firefly Festival Witness the soft and magical glow of fireflies lighting up the night sky this summer. It will soon be firefly season at Onogawa Onsen, be sure not to miss out on the beautiful night-time views. The firefly viewing period is from mid-June to mid-July and the best time to see them is around 20:00-21:00 (fireflies are unlikely to fly when it rains). Festival period Sat. 18 th June - Sun. 16 th July During the festival period Komachi no Yu open-air baths will be open until 20:30 in the evening. Volunteers will also be running the special firefly tea hut until 9pm selling food and drink. Festival events Sat. 1 st , Sun. 2 nd July, 18:00 – 21:00 Both days the Onsen town will be a vehicle-free zone with stalls selling local dishes and stage performances. For those arriving by car please follow the guidance of the parking guides stationed around the area. A Firefly Festival Committee run event in assosciation with Onogawa Onsen Tourism Association, Yonezawa Firefly Protection Society.
2017.05.23