Firefly Museum of Toyota Town, Natural history museum in Shimonoseki, Japan.
The museum features extensive exhibits about fireflies, including their biology, behavior, and habitat through specimens, models, and multimedia displays.
The museum opened along the Kiya River in an area designated as a National Natural Monument due to the presence of Genji fireflies.
The museum organizes regular nature observation meetings and educational programs that connect local residents with their natural heritage.
Located at 50-3 Nakamura, Toyota-cho, Shimonoseki, the museum operates from 9:00 to 17:00, with extended hours until 21:30 during June.
Visitors can experience the world from a firefly's perspective through specialized interactive exhibits and educational quiz sections.
Location: Shimonoseki
Address: 〒750-0441 山口県下関市豊田町中村50-3
Website: https://hotaru-museum.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.19825,131.07811
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06
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