In the town of Ino, Kochi Prefecture, the "hotaria parvula" that live in the forest fly around while shining light in the dark, entertaining visitors.
In the wooded area along the Niyodo River in Ino, "hotaria parvula", which live in the forest, inhabit, and during this period, it is an observation spot for fireflies known to those in the know.
"Hime firefly" inhabits a wide area of Japan, and unlike "Genji firefly" which shines slowly and long, it is characterized by shining quickly at short intervals.
After 7:30 pm when the sun went down, a fantastic sight of countless "hotaria parvula" dancing with a small light was spreading while local families were watching.
The time when the "hotaria parvula" shines is as short as about 3 weeks, and it seems that you can enjoy it until the end of this month at this place.
Kenichi Ishikawa of "Kochi Prefecture Firefly Network", which is engaged in conservation activities for the environment where fireflies live in the prefecture, said, "This spot is a very good environment for fireflies. Even local people do not know that there are fireflies in this place. There are many, so I would like you to know it as an attraction of the area. "