[Hyogo/Shinonsen Town] Fantastic blue light! Sea firefly observation event

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Beginners welcome - First try
Empty-hands OK
Children welcome

Possible number of bookings

2～6
Participating age

4Age ～ 100 Age
Duration

Within 1 hour

Plan description

This is an experience where you use a trap to collect sea fireflies, which usually hide in the sand on the ocean floor, and observe the fantastic blue light emitted by sea fireflies. After the experience, we will release the sea fireflies back into the sea. The guide will explain the ecology of sea fireflies in an easy-to-understand manner. Although you will not go into the sea, you will be required to wear a life jacket or life belt for safety. ~Procedure of the experience~ ① Gather and register (5 minutes) Please complete the reception. ②Explanation (10 minutes) An easy-to-understand lecture on the ecology of sea fireflies! We will also explain precautions. ③ Throw the collection trap yourself and collect! While waiting, observe the sand crabs. (30 minutes) ④ Observation and explanation (15 minutes) Observe the bioluminescence of sea fireflies. ⑤ Once the experience is over, the sea fireflies will be returned to the sea.

A fantastic natural experience!

We will explore the ecology of sea fireflies, which usually hide under the sea and are rarely seen. You can also learn about the role of sea fireflies in the ecosystem, making it perfect for environmental studies!

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Selectable starting time： 19:30

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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 1 days before the event date.
About cancellation	Please note that if you cancel due to customer's convenience, you will be charged the following cancellation fee. Cancellation the day before: 50% Cancellation on the day: 100% Cancellation without prior notice: 100%
About event termination	It may be canceled due to bad weather such as typhoons. Please note that we cannot compensate for expenses such as transportation costs to the venue in the event of cancellation.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	2 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	2～6
About duration	Within 1 hour 1 hour
Operating period	2024/5/01〜2024/11/30 Held from around May to around November
Assembly time	19:30 (This may change depending on the sunset time.) Please arrive 5 minutes before your reservation time.
Booking deadline	until 19:59 the day before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
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Dress code - Must bring items	・Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting wet (do not soak in the water) ・Wear shoes that you don't mind getting wet (flip flops are acceptable) ・It would be helpful to have a flashlight, smartphone, or camera.
About rental items	Life jacket (free), life belt (free)

Matters require attention	・For the safety of all participants, this plan may not be able to participate if you have consumed alcohol on the day of participation or if the organizer determines that safety cannot be ensured.・Persons under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a guardian. Those under 20 years of age require parental consent.・If you are late, you may not be able to participate.

Plan attractions

プランの魅力 Luminescence of sea fireflies の画像

Luminescence of sea fireflies It emits a fantastic blue light.

collection We set traps to collect and observe sea fireflies, which normally live on the ocean floor.

State of luminescence

sea firefly

Access - Map

Near Ashiya, Shinonsen Town, Hyogo Prefecture

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Assembly point

Parking lot at the fishing port next to Shin-Onsen Town San'in Kaigan Geopark Museum

If you arrive by car

Approximately 10 minutes from Shin-Onsen Hamasaka IC on the San-in Kinki Expressway Approximately 70 minutes from Yoka-Hyonoyama IC on the Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway Approximately 40 minutes from Tottori IC on the Tottori Expressway Parking: 10 spaces Large buses: Not available

If you arrive by train

Get off at JR Hamasaka Station, 15 minutes walk