
Small riverside park famed for seasonal firefly (hotaru) displays—prime for ethereal long-exposure night photography and intimate nature shots. Best visited late May–June after dusk when males blink over reed-lined streams. Lighting is near-dark; use red headlamps and avoid flash to preserve the insects and local etiquette. Access: short walking paths and boardwalks, limited parking nearby; check local event dates or volunteer-run openings. Quiet rural setting offers reflections, soft bokeh from

Small riverside park famed for seasonal firefly (hotaru) displays—prime for ethereal long-exposure night photography and intimate nature shots. Best visited late May–June after dusk when males blink over reed-lined streams. Lighting is near-dark; use red headlamps and avoid flash to preserve the insects and local etiquette. Access: short walking paths and boardwalks, limited parking nearby; check local event dates or volunteer-run openings. Quiet rural setting offers reflections, soft bokeh from