[Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium] Special Exhibition: 'Forest of Fireflies' [June 12–July 12, 2026]
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- [Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium] Special Exhibition: 'Forest of Fireflies' [June 12–July 12, 2026]
- Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium will host the 'Forest of Fireflies' special exhibition from June 12 to July 12, 2026. The exhibition will feature approximately 50 bred fireflies, along with educational panels, behind-the-scenes tours, and a special nighttime event.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 4, 2026
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Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium will host the 'Forest of Fireflies' special exhibition from June 12 to July 12, 2026. The exhibition will feature approximately 50 bred fireflies, along with educational panels, behind-the-scenes tours, and a special nighttime event.
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- [Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium] Special Exhibition: 'Forest of Fireflies' [June 12–July 12, 2026] (June 4, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 4, 2026
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium will host the 'Forest of Fireflies' special exhibition from June 12 to July 12, 2026. The exhibition will feature approximately 50 bred fireflies, along with educational panels, behind-the-scenes tours, and a special nighttime event.
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Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium will hold a special exhibition titled 'Forest of Fireflies' from June 12 (Fri) to July 12 (Sun), 2026.
The exhibition features Genji fireflies and Heike fireflies, which the aquarium's staff have spent a year breeding and raising. Visitors can enjoy the gentle light of the fireflies fluttering inside a darkened special exhibition area. The aquarium has been breeding fireflies since 2019, making this the 8th iteration of the event.
In addition to the display, explanatory panels detailing firefly ecology and behind-the-scenes stories of their care will be provided. During the period, a 'Limited Time Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Firefly Special Commentary' will be conducted (For ages 4 and up, 500 yen per person, approx. 20 minutes, 15 person capacity).
Furthermore, on July 4, 2026 (Sat), a one-night-only event, 'Firefly Night Aquarium,' will be held (18:00–20:30). The event allows visitors to observe fireflies in the special atmosphere of the dimmed nighttime aquarium, with yukata wear being encouraged.
[Event Overview]
Period: June 12 (Fri) – July 12 (Sun)
Location: 2nd Floor, Special Exhibition Room
The exhibition features Genji fireflies and Heike fireflies, which the aquarium's staff have spent a year breeding and raising. Visitors can enjoy the gentle light of the fireflies fluttering inside a darkened special exhibition area. The aquarium has been breeding fireflies since 2019, making this the 8th iteration of the event.
In addition to the display, explanatory panels detailing firefly ecology and behind-the-scenes stories of their care will be provided. During the period, a 'Limited Time Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Firefly Special Commentary' will be conducted (For ages 4 and up, 500 yen per person, approx. 20 minutes, 15 person capacity).
Furthermore, on July 4, 2026 (Sat), a one-night-only event, 'Firefly Night Aquarium,' will be held (18:00–20:30). The event allows visitors to observe fireflies in the special atmosphere of the dimmed nighttime aquarium, with yukata wear being encouraged.
[Event Overview]
Period: June 12 (Fri) – July 12 (Sun)
Location: 2nd Floor, Special Exhibition Room
FAQ
特別展示「ホタルの杜」の開催期間はいつですか？
2026年6月12日（金）から7月12日（日）まで開催されます。
展示されるホタルの種類は何ですか？
ゲンジボタルとヘイケボタルの2種類が展示されます。
ホタルが見られる時間は決まっていますか？
10:00～13:00、14:00～閉館までの時間帯に光るホタルを観賞できます。
ナイトイベント「ホタルナイト水族館」はいつ開催されますか？
2026年7月4日（土）の18:00から20:30まで開催されます。
バックヤードツアーの料金はいくらですか？
1名につき500円（4才以上）です。