Written by TC Team
The Setagaya Firefly Festival and White Egret Flower Market is a family-friendly summer tradition held on Boroichi Street.
What happens?
The most popular event is the chance to see fireflies while walking through a dark, enclosed dome. Be prepared for long lines, and you’ll be asked to keep moving — but it is free to see. There will also be a flower exhibition featuring white egret flowers, a species of orchid that resembles a heron.
Schedule 2025
The event takes place on July 19 and 20. You can enter from 4 p.m., but the firefly viewing will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on both days at the Setagaya Daikanyashiki’s parking lot.
Suggested Activity
Experience the Traditional Art of Kintsugi
Looking for something different? Try a kintsugi class in Tokyo. Kintsugi is the art of repairing old pottery with gold. In this one-hour workshop, you'll learn the delicate art of gold repair, and create your own unique souvenir to take home. You'll even dress in samue, the traditional outfit of craftsmen.
From June 28 to July 27, there will be an exhibition of drawings, as well as explanations of the life cycle of fireflies
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
Jul 19–Jul 20, 2025
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4:00pm – 9:00pm
世田谷 ホタル祭り
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
Canceled in bad weather
- 205 m from Kamimachi Station Tōkyū Setagaya Line (SG6)
- 381 m from Setagaya Station Tōkyū Setagaya Line (SG5)
- 0.7 km from Miyanosaka Station Tōkyū Setagaya Line (SG7)
Jul 19th (Sat)
Max: 31°C
Min: 24°C
Jul 20th (Sun)
Max: 31°C
Min: 24°C
