Written by TC Team
Head out to Fussa, an outlying suburb one hour west of Tokyo, to see one of Japan’s classic summer sights: a field of fireflies.
What happens?
This is the 60th year of this hotaru festival, where 500 fireflies are released into Hotaru Park on the banks of the Tamagawa.
As well as the shiny little bugs, there are also street stalls and food kiosks, and also various stage performances. The best time to see the fireflies themselves in full display is between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., but since the festival itself wraps up at 9 p.m., best get there early.
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Mount Fuji Day Trip with Private Driver
Spend a day exploring Mount Fuji and the area around it with this private, fully customizable tour - from all around Kawaguchiko Lake and up to the Mount Fuji Fifth Station.
It gets crowded, and parking is hard to find, so take the train and stroll to the park to soak up that summer ambiance.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Early
Jun
2026
福生ほたる祭
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
Will proceed in light rain, but will be canceled in case of stormy weather.
- 0.5 km from Ushihama Station Ōme Line (JC56)
