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Watching the Recovery from Typhoon Damage: Early Summer Firefly Viewing Experience at Qkamura Okumusashi

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Published May 28, 2026 11:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:51 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Qkamura Okumusashi in Hanno City, Saitama, will launch a firefly viewing accommodation plan starting June 8, 2026.
Since 2025, the hotel has collaborated with local organizations to restore the firefly population along the Koma River, which was devastated by a 2019 typhoon.
Following environmental surveys and the release of larvae food, the project enters its second flight season.

Qkamura Okumusashi in Hanno City, Saitama, will launch a firefly viewing accommodation plan starting June 8, 2026. Since 2025, the hotel has collaborated with local organizations to restore the firefly population along the Koma River, which was devastated by a 2019 typhoon. Following environmental surveys and the release of larvae food, the project enters its second flight season.

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Published: May 28, 2026

Qkamura Okumusashi, a resort hotel located in Agano, Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture (General Manager: Yasuhiro Arai), will begin selling accommodation plans featuring a firefly viewing experience on Monday, June 8. In 2025, Qkamura Okumusashi joined the 'Agano District Firefly Regeneration Project' alongside the Agano District Community Development Committee and the Saitama Prefectural Environmental Science International Center. They conducted habitat surveys around the Koma River and worked on protecting and releasing 'kawanina' snails, which serve as food for firefly larvae. 2026 marks the second flight season following these efforts. The firefly population had disappeared due to significant changes in the river environment caused by Typhoon No. 19 in 2019, but signs of recovery have been observed since 2021. In 2025, they released approximately 12,000 kawanina snails and 400 adult fireflies. As of mid-May 2026, kawanina have been spotted, raising hopes for the upcoming season. The accommodation plan will be available from June 8 to June 30, with staff guiding guests to the viewing spots.

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Where is Qkamura Okumusashi located?

It is located in Agano, Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture.

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Qkamura Okumusashi in Hanno City, Saitama, will launch a firefly viewing accommodation plan starting June 8, 2026. Since 2025, the hotel has collaborated with local organizations to restore the firefly population along the Koma River, which was devastated by a 2019 typhoon. Following environmental surveys and the release of larvae food, the project enters its second flight season.

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