Wara Hotaru Map
Hime Botaru observation spot
Best time to see : Early to mid-July from 22:00 to 23:00
Genji Botaru observation spot
Best time to see : mid-June to early July from 20:00 to 21:00
![Request from Neko chief editor & Hazako](https://en.tabitabigujo.com/wp-content/themes/tabitabigujo-en/assets/img/appeal/M_032_illust10-sp.png)
![Request from Neko chief editor & Hazako](https://en.tabitabigujo.com/wp-content/themes/tabitabigujo-en/assets/img/appeal/M_032_illust03.png)
Request from Neko chief editor & Hazako
Minimum manner
to protect lightning bugs
![Request from Neko chief editor & Hazako](https://en.tabitabigujo.com/wp-content/themes/tabitabigujo-en/assets/img/appeal/M_032_illust04.png)
Hotaru has a lifespan of about 1 to 2 weeks after becoming an adult. They must lay eggs during the last two weeks. Hotaru glows as a sign for distinguishing friends and courting. When males finish mating and females finish spawning, their short life ends. Therefore, we have some requests to protect them.
![Please do not collect Hotaru.](https://en.tabitabigujo.com/wp-content/themes/tabitabigujo-en/assets/img/appeal/M_032_illust05.png)
Please do not collect Hotaru.
![Please do not directly enter the area where Hotaru is flying.](https://en.tabitabigujo.com/wp-content/themes/tabitabigujo-en/assets/img/appeal/M_032_illust06.png)
Please do not directly enter the area where Hotaru is flying.
![Please do not illuminate Hotaru or use a strobe light or flashlight.](https://en.tabitabigujo.com/wp-content/themes/tabitabigujo-en/assets/img/appeal/M_032_illust07.png)
Please do not illuminate Hotaru or use a strobe light or flashlight.
![Please do not make loud voices or sounds near the observation spot.](https://en.tabitabigujo.com/wp-content/themes/tabitabigujo-en/assets/img/appeal/M_032_illust08.png)
Please do not make loud voices or sounds near the observation spot.
![Please do not drive into the Hotaru observation spot.](https://en.tabitabigujo.com/wp-content/themes/tabitabigujo-en/assets/img/appeal/M_032_illust09.png)
Please do not drive into the Hotaru observation spot.
![Please do not collect Hotaru.](https://en.tabitabigujo.com/wp-content/themes/tabitabigujo-en/assets/img/appeal/M_032_illust05.png)
Please do not collect Hotaru.
![Please do not directly enter the area where Hotaru is flying.](https://en.tabitabigujo.com/wp-content/themes/tabitabigujo-en/assets/img/appeal/M_032_illust06.png)
Please do not directly enter the area where Hotaru is flying.
![Please do not illuminate Hotaru or use a strobe light or flashlight.](https://en.tabitabigujo.com/wp-content/themes/tabitabigujo-en/assets/img/appeal/M_032_illust07.png)
Please do not illuminate Hotaru or use a strobe light or flashlight.
![Please do not make loud voices or sounds near the observation spot.](https://en.tabitabigujo.com/wp-content/themes/tabitabigujo-en/assets/img/appeal/M_032_illust08.png)
Please do not make loud voices or sounds near the observation spot.
![Please do not drive into the Hotaru observation spot.](https://en.tabitabigujo.com/wp-content/themes/tabitabigujo-en/assets/img/appeal/M_032_illust09.png)
Please do not drive into the Hotaru observation spot.
・ Please wear long sleeves and long pants to prevent insects and leeches.
・ Temperature may be lower at night along the river in the mountains, so it is recommended to wear a jacket to also prevent insect bites.