[June 12-14] 31st Manyo Utamatsuri and Firefly Viewing Festival to be Held at Manriki Park, Yamanashi City
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- [June 12-14] 31st Manyo Utamatsuri and Firefly Viewing Festival to be Held at Manriki Park, Yamanashi City
- The Manyo Utamatsuri and Firefly Viewing Festival Executive Committee will host the 31st annual event at Manriki Park in Yamanashi City from June 12 to 14. Admission is free, featuring firefly watching, Manyo poetry recitations, local food stalls, and stage performances.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 9, 2026
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The Manyo Utamatsuri and Firefly Viewing Festival Executive Committee will host the 31st annual event at Manriki Park in Yamanashi City from June 12 to 14. Admission is free, featuring firefly watching, Manyo poetry recitations, local food stalls, and stage performances.
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- [June 12-14] 31st Manyo Utamatsuri and Firefly Viewing Festival to be Held at Manriki Park, Yamanashi City (June 9, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 9, 2026
The Manyo Utamatsuri and Firefly Viewing Festival Executive Committee will host the 31st annual event at Manriki Park in Yamanashi City from June 12 to 14. Admission is free, featuring firefly watching, Manyo poetry recitations, local food stalls, and stage performances.
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The Manyo Utamatsuri and Firefly Viewing Festival Executive Committee (based at the Tourism Division of Yamanashi City Hall) will hold the 31st 'Manyo Utamatsuri and Firefly Viewing Festival' at 'Manyo no Mori' in Manriki Park, Yamanashi City, for three days from June 12 (Fri) to 14 (Sun).
## Event Overview
- Dates: June 12 (Fri) - 14 (Sun), 2026, 10:00 - 21:00 (12th: 19:00 - 21:00)
- Location: Manriki Park 'Manyo no Mori' (1827 Manriki, Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture)
- Admission: Free (some paid activities)
- Access: Approx. 15-minute walk from JR Yamanashi-shi Station, approx. 20-minute drive from Katsunuma IC (Chuo Expressway)
## Program Highlights
1. Firefly Viewing & Guided Tours: Conducted by city volunteer guides.
2. Manyo Poetry Recitation & Performances: Includes drum performances, appearances by tourism ambassadors, and community talent showcases.
3. Booths and Exhibitions: Features local restaurants, a market (13th only), game corners, tea ceremonies (13th & 14th), and fire/police vehicle displays.
【Purpose of the Event】
This festival aims to foster the 'heart of beautiful town-building' by preserving the natural environment where fireflies live and promoting cultural heritage through the recitation of Manyo poetry.
## Event Overview
- Dates: June 12 (Fri) - 14 (Sun), 2026, 10:00 - 21:00 (12th: 19:00 - 21:00)
- Location: Manriki Park 'Manyo no Mori' (1827 Manriki, Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture)
- Admission: Free (some paid activities)
- Access: Approx. 15-minute walk from JR Yamanashi-shi Station, approx. 20-minute drive from Katsunuma IC (Chuo Expressway)
## Program Highlights
1. Firefly Viewing & Guided Tours: Conducted by city volunteer guides.
2. Manyo Poetry Recitation & Performances: Includes drum performances, appearances by tourism ambassadors, and community talent showcases.
3. Booths and Exhibitions: Features local restaurants, a market (13th only), game corners, tea ceremonies (13th & 14th), and fire/police vehicle displays.
【Purpose of the Event】
This festival aims to foster the 'heart of beautiful town-building' by preserving the natural environment where fireflies live and promoting cultural heritage through the recitation of Manyo poetry.
FAQ
第31回 万葉うたまつりとホタル観賞会はいつ開催されますか？
令和8年6月12日（金）から14日（日）まで開催されます。
イベント会場はどこですか？
山梨県山梨市の万力公園「万葉の森」で開催されます。
イベントの入場料はいくらですか？
入場は無料です（一部有料コンテンツあり）。
ホタル観賞の際に注意すべき点はありますか？
ホタルは明るい光を嫌うため、光るおもちゃの使用やフラッシュ撮影は禁止されています。また、ホタルの捕獲も禁止です。
アクセス方法を教えてください。
JR山梨市駅から徒歩約15分、または中央自動車道勝沼ICから車で約20分です。