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Amount of money	Adults (junior high school students and older):~~5,900 yen~~ →directional marker or indicator 4,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc. Child (under junior high school age): 3,900 yen Infant (under elementary school age): 2,900 yen
time zone	18:00-19:30
the time required	Approx. 1.5 hours
Holding period	February 15 - May 31 (subject to change)

Features of this plan

Limited time offer for this season! Special Campaign☆☆☆★Only for this season!

The most popular plan.Great value for moneyLet's join in☆!
In addition, now you can get 200 yen off for "Local Settlement" & a coupon that can be used during the trip + a gift of special deals!

【西表島/日没後】2月～5月限定開催☆天然のイルミネーション！日本一最小蛍『ヤエヤマヒメボタル』鑑賞ツアー

The carpet of light is a must-see space.
Popular "Yaeyama Firefly" Viewing Tour

The smallest in Japan, the "Kurozu" is held only from February to May every year.Rhizophora mucronata (species of midge)can be seen on Iriomote Island!

If you are traveling to Iriomote Island at this time of the year, you are missing out if you don't participate! The natural illumination will leave you speechless with emotion.

【西表島/日没後】2月～5月限定開催☆天然のイルミネーション！日本一最小蛍『ヤエヤマヒメボタル』鑑賞ツアー

What is Yaeyama firefly?

The Yaeyama firefly, one of the smallest fireflies in Japan (1m to 2m), is found only in the Yaeyama Islands and can be seen from February until June at the most.

Fireflies in Honshu may have the image of flying over rivers in summer, but Yaeyama fireflies can be observed deep in the mountains in spring. Their lifespan is about two weeks.

【西表島/日没後】2月～5月限定開催☆天然のイルミネーション！日本一最小蛍『ヤエヤマヒメボタル』鑑賞ツアー

Iriomote Island recognized as a starry sky protected area

Iriomote Island is known for its subtropical jungle, where nocturnal creatures become active at once after sunset.

Why don't you join us and witness the true Iriomote Island that you cannot experience in a day trip?

Recommendations

◆MaruYuyu (excellent safety measures) contractor
Total number of participants exceeded 300,000!
◆Free tour equipment rental included
◆Tour participant special page present
◆Date of participationNo cancellation fee until 18:00 the day before
◆Supported by guides certified as water rescuers

Reference Schedule

	Contents
18:00	Pick-up at Uehara Port or each hotel *If you are coming from outside Iriomote Island, please board a ferry bound for Uehara Port. ➡︎ to purchase ferry tickets.this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)
18:30	Spot Arrival *Cell phones and other lights are strictly prohibited in firefly spots.
18:45	Wait for the Yaeyama fireflies to start emitting light.
19:30	End of tour We will take you to Uehara Port/your hotel.

*The above is a guide only.
Subject to change due to weather conditions.

Course Content and Details

Price

Adults (junior high school students and older) : ~~5,900~~Yen→→4,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Child (under junior high school) 3,900 yen
Infant (under elementary school age) 2,900 yen

Fee includes

Lights, boots (rain only), bug spray, transportation,Liability Insurance, Participant Benefits Page

personal effects

Comfortable clothes (long sleeves and long pants recommended), drink, towel, socks

Meeting and Dismissal Location

Uehara Port,Each Hotel(Uehara area only)

◆ Hotels other than Uehara area (such as Jungle Hotel Paine Maya, Eco Village, Latida Iriomote, etc.) are out of the pick-up and drop-off range.
Those staying at the hotel are requested to take a bus or cab to Uehara Port on their own.

Location

Jungle in the western area (we will take you to the most suitable spot depending on the weather conditions of the day)

Holding period

February 15 - May 31
*Subject to change.

Opening Hours

18:00-19:30

Age Range

3-65 years old

Number of participants

From 1 person

Minimum number of participants

More than 2 persons
If there are no other participants, the tour will be cancelled and a replacement tour will be offered.

application deadline

By 16:00 on the day

*Before making a reservation, be sure toprecautionsfor more information.

About pick up and drop off

*Free pick-up and drop-off are available at hotels in the Uehara area.We will pick you up at the hotel entrance.Wear clothes that can get wet in advance.Please change your clothes and wait.

*For those staying in areas other than Uehara (Takana, Shirahama, and Ohara areas)Outside of pick-up and drop-off areaIt is.If you are staying at the Jungle Hotel, Painumaya Eco-Village Latida, please contact the tour store directly after making your reservation.

Special note 》

*Meeting and dismissal times may vary depending on the season and field conditions on the day of the tour. The store will contact you the day before the tour to inform you of the meeting place and time.

*Tours will be held rain or shine. However, the tour may be cancelled if it is determined that the field is unsafe.

*On safety standards,this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)We do not allow people who meet the following conditions to participate in our tours. Please be sure to check.

Plan to be transferred in the event of cancellation due to inclement weather.

In the event that this plan is cancelled due to inclement weather, the following plan can be substituted.

Special Spring SALE [Iriomotejima/Night] Same-day reservation OK!開始時間20:00-22:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours5,900 yen →directional marker or indicator4,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Frequently asked questions about this plan

Q. What is the difference between the two?To what extent can you provide pick-up and drop-off services?

We will pick you up and drop you off in the Uehara area. If you are coming from other areas, please rent a car or take a local bus to "Uehara Port".

*Hoshino Resort is within the pick-up and drop-off area.

Q. What is the difference between the two? What is the meeting place and time?

It depends on the tour you are participating in and where you are staying. The store will call you the day before the tour to inform you of the meeting time and place.

Please note that we will not be able to inform you of the confirmed meeting place and time until the day before the tour.

Q. What is the difference between the two?Is there a place to leave my luggage?

We can keep them in our office.

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User_rnwr.30代

Month of posting: 2024/03

The Yaeyama firefly viewing in Iriomote Island, which I participated in during a special spring sale, was truly an experience that will remain in my memory forever! The carpet of light we saw in the jungle at night in Iriomotejima was overwhelmingly beautiful, and we were able to experience firsthand the wonders of nature. The guide was very supportive, so we could walk in the forest at night without any worries, and the children were very excited. This tour, where you can enjoy nature at night surrounded by the light of fireflies shining silently, is a must-do experience when you come to Iriomote Island. It was really a wonderful tour and I would like to join it again!

Mihiro-san (Japanese newspaper)30代

Month of posting: 2024/03

I participated in the Yaeyama Firefly Viewing Tour on Iriomote Island, which was truly a magical nighttime experience! This tour, available only from February to May, is a rare chance to see Japan's smallest fireflies, which glow fantastically in the subtropical jungle after the sun goes down. With careful explanations by our guide, we were able to learn about the ecology of fireflies. The countless fireflies that brightly illuminated the surroundings were like a natural illumination, and were so beautiful that words cannot describe it. This tour is an activity that I would definitely recommend when visiting Iriomote Island!

Yuki.30代

Submitted Month: 2023/02

It was a very fantastic experience. The staff was very knowledgeable about fireflies and the stars, and I learned a lot.

User_ewlb.20代

Month of posting: 2022/12

I participated in this event around April this year! It was the first time in my life to see fireflies, and it was just fantastic and moving. Since I am in the art department, I was very inspired, and I definitely hope to use this experience in my artwork!

User_zivm.30代

Month of posting: 2022/12

The year before last, I participated in a firefly tour in Iriomote Island and was captivated by them. I have been repeating this tour because the guide's commentary is informative and I was able to see very beautiful fireflies.

User_vjbg.30代

Month of posting: 2022/06

I joined the event expecting to see a few fireflies, but what I actually saw were too many to count. I had never seen such a spectacle before. I was glad that the guide explained in detail about fireflies and their ecology, which are only found in Yaeyama. The tour also included pickup and drop-off service, so I could participate without worries. Thank you very much.

User_frdb.30代

Month of posting: 2022/05

It was my first time to see Yaeyama fireflies. The guide was very knowledgeable about the ecology and characteristics of the fireflies and explained them in an easy-to-understand manner. I was very impressed with the detailed explanations about other creatures besides the Yaeyama fireflies.

hydrocyanic acid20代

Month of posting: 2022/04

The weather was bad and the number of fireflies may have been low, but it was still the most beautiful firefly I have ever seen! The guide did his best to make it more exciting, and I am very grateful to him.

Yakshi-san (Japanese religious group founded by Hanshin Tigers fans)20代

Month of posting: 2022/04

The weather forecast was for rain on that day, but it stopped in the morning and we were able to see beautiful fireflies! I would like to come back to see them again!

Yohei Yamamoto60代

Month of posting: 2022/04

This time I came to Iriomote Island to see Yaeyama fireflies, and I was glad to see many of them. I will come here every year during this season because I can see them only for a limited period of time. Thank you very much.

User_lrlt.20代

Month of posting: 2022/04

I was skeptical that there were really fireflies in the dark until I got to the firefly spot, but when I arrived at the spot, I was shocked by the countless lights that appeared and seemed unreal. I will definitely visit again next year.

User_xmqt.20代

Month of posting: 2022/04

I had seen fireflies in my hometown, but this was the first time I had seen such small fireflies! The way they flew in groups was also very beautiful and gave me good memories.

bread-centered diet (as opposed to rice)30代

Month of posting: 2022/04

It was very fantastic and enchanting!

bread-centered diet (as opposed to rice)30代

Month of posting: 2022/04

It was like the world of Ghibli!

first childbirth40代

Month of posting: 2022/04

Fireflies gradually began to appear from dusk, and eventually many fireflies were gathered together like an illumination. I had been captivated by fireflies when a friend of mine came to the park before, and I was so satisfied that I wanted to repeat the experience as a companion.

Takeshi Kato50代

Month of posting: 2022/03

I think fireflies in Iriomote are the best in Japan! I cannot die without seeing them! LOL!

User_netj.20代

Month of posting: 2022/03

Fireflies were very beautiful, but I was also very satisfied to see nocturnal creatures unique to Iriomote Island.

User_ccwf.30代

Month of posting: 2022/03

I saw fireflies for the first time in spring. It was fantastic to see fireflies glowing in the quiet darkness.

peta-20代

Month of posting: 2022/03

blooming20代

Month of posting: 2022/02

The fireflies were beautiful, of course, but I was also impressed by the care of the guide. It was raining a little that day, but I was very impressed by his concern for our footing and the rain.

User_xgsw.40代

Submitted Month: 2021/05

It reminded me of the fireflies I saw in my hometown when I was a child. I am glad I was able to show them to my children, as I have not had the opportunity to see them recently.

User_tavs.30代

Submitted Month: 2021/05

The Terada Family30代

Month of posting: 2021/04

My children wanted to see fireflies, so we decided to join the tour on short notice! The number of fireflies was the largest I have ever seen and I was very impressed! I highly recommend this tour because you can make reservations until late in the evening!

User_qdcm.20代

Month of posting: 2021/04

I was very impressed! You can never see this sight in Tokyo! I am very satisfied with this extraordinary experience (*'omega'*).

Kei.20代

Month of posting: 2021/04

I saw Yaeyama fireflies in Iriomote Island for the first time! It was raining, but I had never seen fireflies dancing like this. I am glad I joined the tour. It was the best!!!! Thank you very much!

natsuki acid20代

Month of posting: 2021/04

I went to see Yaeyama fireflies for the first time. It was raining, so I decided to cancel the night tour and stay at the hotel, but the guide told me that the rain would give a more jungle-like atmosphere and was recommended, so I went to see the fireflies. I wasn't expecting that much, but I was surprised to see more than I expected. I was impressed to see fireflies here and there in the jungle, just like Kodama in Princess Mononoke! If you go to Iriomote Island, you must see them!

Yama-machan (after name of a Buddhist priest)30代

Month of posting: 2021/03

I joined the No. 15 tour. The guide took us to the Star Sand Beach on the way to the tour, and we were so impressed that we could see the sunset. The road to see the fireflies was so dark that I felt like I was really in the jungle, but thanks to that, I was able to see fireflies so beautifully. I think it was the first time I saw so many fireflies at once. It was so fantastic that I really felt out of touch with reality.

Maya.20代

Posting Month: 2020/03

I was so impressed with the fireflies! Luckily there were no other tourists and we had the fireflies all to ourselves! I was so moved by the huge number of flashing lights that I cried. If you come here as a couple, you should definitely join this tour!

Mariko40代

Posted Mon: 2019/04

I went to see the Yaeyama fireflies with my family at the recommendation of the hotel staff. We were told that the fireflies only glow for 30 to 40 minutes after sunset, so we drove to a firefly spot about 20 minutes up the mountain and waited for it to start glowing. By the time the mountain gradually began to glow and it was dark, there were over 100 fireflies glowing. I think they were the most beautiful fireflies I have ever seen. The fireflies looked like stars in the sky, and I was more excited than I expected to be. On the way home, the guide said that people come here every year to see the fireflies, and I can see why. I think I will be a repeat visitor too.

Ms. Margaret.30代

Posted Mon: 2018/04

bread-centered diet (as opposed to rice)30代

Posted Mon: 2018/04

Sergeant.30代

Posted Mon: 2018/03

User_folo.60代

Posted Mon: 02/2018