In Japan, fireflies are known as a rare and precious insect since we cannot see them everywhere nowadays. So there are some rules to enjoy watching fireflies, such as refraining from attempting to catch them to take back home. However, other than that, you should absolutely enjoy the beautiful nature scenery.
Usually male fireflies use their lights to try and attract female fireflies which usually remain on leaves or grass, and answer back to the males by signaling with their lights. Around 8PM to 9PM is the most active time for them. After they enter their imago stage, the male’s lifetime is only around 10 days, and female’s is about 2 weeks.
The most popular kinds of firefly around Gunma are called Luciola cruciata and Luciola lateralis. Luciola lateralis’s radiation is less powerful while the term of blink is longer than Luciola cruciata.
You can watch fireflies at “Hotaru no Sato Yuhodo” on the west side of the Joetsu Shinkansen Jomo Kogen Station. The length of course is 1.9km, and Luciola cruciata and Luciola lateralis are flying around beautifully.
| Term | Mid June to Mid July Day of the event: June 26.2010 (Sat) 13:00~ |
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| Venue | Yazeshinsui Park MAP |
| Access | (By Train)5min on foot from JR Joetsu Shinkansen Jomo Kogen Station (By Car) 10min from Kan’etsu Expwy’s Tsukiyono IC via National Route 17 and 291. |
| Info | 0278-62-0401 |
You can enjoy this tour with watching, experiencing, and eating by making a type of local udon noodles called “Okkirikomi”, making glass at the glass factory, watching fireflies at night, and more. If you are interested in this tour, please contact us for more information and reservations.
| When | June 20. 2010 (Sun) 13:00 at JR Takasaki Station |
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| Fee | 5,980yen |
| How to pay | After the telephone/ email reservation, we send you a mail with payment slip. |
| Cancellation Fees | If you cancel your reservation after your payment, there is a cancellation fee. Contact us for more details. If we cancel the tour for certain reasons, we pay you 100% back from your payment. |
| Schedule | JR Takasaki Station (Starting Point)→Haruna Glass (Shopping)→Chikyuya (Shopping, looking around ”Hanging Hina Doll” which was selected as Guinness World Records)→Gunma Maitake mushroom Center (Factory Tour)→Usaburo Kokeshi→Shiozawa Inn (Experience cooking local udon noodles “Okkirikomi”, Dinner )→Hachiman Hotarunosato (Watching Firefly)→JR Takasaki Station (Finishing Point) |
| Info | Gunma Tourism International Association/ 027-243-7271, gtia-intlgrp@gtia.jp For any questions or more details about this tour, please contact us in Japanese, English, Chinese, Spanish, or Portuguese. |
| Other tour's information | http://gtia.jp/habatake/ |
You can make an original indigo dyed bandana with a message to your father or his name on it. There are also more events and workshops taking place throughout the year. Find an interesting day, and visit for fun.
| When | June 12.2010 (Sat) 10:00~12:30 |
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| Venue | Takasakishi Dye Botanical Garden MAP |
| Fee | 800yen |
| Capacity | 20people (First-come-first-served basis) |
| How to apply | By telephone with a 15 letter or character message for your father |
| Access | (By Train and Bus) 30min from JR Takasaki Station by “Gururin” bus via Kannonyama (By Car) 30min from Kan’etsu Expwy’s Maebashi IC, or Takasaki IC |
| Info | 027-328-6808 |
Enjoy 180 kinds of 1200 fragrant roses!
| When | May 10.2010 (Mon)~ June 30.2010 (Wed) 9:00~17:00 |
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| Venue | Gunma Flower Park MAP |
| Fee | 700yen (Over 18), Free (Under18) |
| Access | (By Train and Bus) 15min from Jomo Dentetsu Ogo Station by demand bus |
| Info | 027-283-8189 |
Here are some great facilities we can enjoy visiting during the rainy season.
Not just a planetarium, but also other activities you may enjoy are everywhere around your home and they’re reasonable too! Why don’t you visit with your family?
| When | June 12 (Sat), 13 (Sun).2010 |
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| Venue | Kiryu City Library 3F |
| Fee | Free |
