Okazaki-City Tokkawa Firefly Festival
Date: Jun 1,2026(Mon) ～ Jun 25(Thu)
Fireflies' dazzling dance through the night sky
Tokkawa Firefly Village's spring water is recognized as one of the Top 100 Heisei Famous Water Spots by Japan's Ministry of the Environment. The area is known not only for its clear, flowing waters but the chance to view wondrous fireflies as they dance through the night. The best time to see the fireflies is in the late evening at about 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm from around late May to late June.
Event info
| Date | Mon, Jun 1–Thu, Jun 25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time | Firefly School times: 9:00 am–9:00 pm Note: • Fireflies become active from around 8:00 pm. |
| Days closed | Tue (the following weekday should Tue coincide with a national holiday) |
| Location | Area around Torikawa Town / Firefly School |
| Location | 〒444-3614 5-1 Kodenosawa, Torikawa-cho, Okazaki-shi, Aichi |
| Price | Free of charge |
| Parking | Available, free of charge (Okazaki City Firefly School's lawn, multipurpose plaza, Tokkawa Firefly Village Information Center Parking Lot, etc. [Follow the directions of parking lot staff.]) |
| Restrooms | Available |
| Inquiries | 0564-82-3027 (Okazaki Firefly School) |
| Notes | • Leave yourself plenty of time when coming out as traffic congestion occurs during the Firefly Festival. • Please use the detour on your way home to help alleviate traffic congestion. • The number of fireflies taking to the air differs each year. Check the conditions on your own before heading out. • The Firefly School is open until 9:00 pm, Mon, Jun 1–Thu, Jun 25, 2026. Take in the exhibits before going out to see the fireflies for a more informative experience. (Firefly School closed on Tue.) • Spectators are encouraged to come on weeknights as Friday–Sunday nights experience traffic congestion. • Watch the fireflies as you like. However, please be conscious of and place importance on their environment above all else. • Bring comfortable walking shoes as most of the pathway along the river is unpaved (gravel). |
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DIRECTIONS
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- By car
- • Approx. 12 min. (7.7 km) east from Okazaki-Higashi Interchange on the Shin-Tomei Expressway via Routes 473, 37, and 377.
• Approx. 14 min. (8.4 km) north from Otowa Gamagori Interchange on the Tomei Expressway via Routes 1 and 377.
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