Summer Evening Firefly Viewing
Through the story of the Tale of Genji and a firefly viewing, you enjoy the atmosphere of a summer evening spent by the nobles of the Heian period.
We will take you to the firefly habitat along the Oi River, with a lantern resembling a firefly cage. You can enjoy the atmosphere of a summer evening while reflecting on the firefly viewing once cherished by the nobles of the Heian period.
Through the recitation of 'Firefly' from The Tale of Genji, you can experience its fascination. Ms. Tomoko Yamashita recounts the famous scene where Prince Hyobu is captivated by Tamakazura, illuminated by fireflies, in the Kyoto dialect.
| Summer Evening Firefly Viewing | |
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| Period | June 6,7,13 and 14, 2025 |
| Time | 4:00PM - 5:00PM Recitation of The Tale of Genji by Tomoko Yamashita 8:00PM - 9:00PM Firefly Viewing |
| Appropriate age | For all ages |
| Contents | Firefly viewing tour Tale of Genji "Fireflies" public reading Perilla juice |
| Capacity | 5 people |
| Hosted in | Japanese |
| Reservation | Required by 1day prior |
| Notes | ・This activity will be held in Japanese only. ・ Fireflies may be unable to be seen due to weather conditions or other reasons. ・The event will be canceled in case of rain. |