Annual Rainy Season Tradition: The Natural Firefly Viewing Plan, Available Only One Month a Year, Upgraded This Year Alongside the Cafe Opening!
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- Annual Rainy Season Tradition: The Natural Firefly Viewing Plan, Available Only One Month a Year, Upgraded This Year Alongside the Cafe Opening!
- Washinmura, a glamping facility in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, is hosting its natural firefly viewing plan for a limited time during the rainy season from June 1 to July 10. Upgraded features this year include a 20:00 night tour, 'Yonaki' soy milk mushroom soup served at the cafe, and special perks for rainy days.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 22, 2026
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Washinmura, a glamping facility in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, is hosting its natural firefly viewing plan for a limited time during the rainy season from June 1 to July 10. Upgraded features this year include a 20:00 night tour, 'Yonaki' soy milk mushroom soup served at the cafe, and special perks for rainy days.
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- Annual Rainy Season Tradition: The Natural Firefly Viewing Plan, Available Only One Month a Year, Upgraded This Year Alongside the Cafe Opening! (May 22, 2026), PR Times
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- May 22, 2026
Washinmura, a glamping facility in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, is hosting its natural firefly viewing plan for a limited time during the rainy season from June 1 to July 10. Upgraded features this year include a 20:00 night tour, 'Yonaki' soy milk mushroom soup served at the cafe, and special perks for rainy days.
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During the atmospheric rainy season, Washinmura is offering a special experience: the Natural Firefly Viewing Tour. We are hosting it again this year.
Just a one-hour drive from Tokyo, spend a blissful time at our glamping site surrounded by nature in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. This is a special accommodation plan where you can playfully interact with cats while listening to the sound of rain, and be enveloped by the magical glow of fireflies at night.
* All guests staying during the period are eligible, even if they do not explicitly book the firefly tour plan.
## Daytime: A Melody of Cats, Books, and Rain
A higher chance to interact with cute cats indoors?
Actually, while cats actively play outside on sunny days, they tend to relax indoors on rainy or cloudy days.
Of course, since cats spend their time freely, interaction is not guaranteed, but the probability of meeting cats indoors increases during the rainy season.
Washinmura's nature-oriented cafe has a collection of books about cats.
You can enjoy reading leisurely in the cafe, and you can also take them to your room (up to 3 books at a time).
π It would be delightful to use this in conjunction with the afternoon tea, a special perk of the concurrent special event! π
## Nighttime: Magical Firefly Viewing Tour
From 20:00, you will tour the firefly spots around Washinmura with our staff.
Natural fireflies, which can be seen from June to mid-July, shine beautifully, especially on nights after the rain.
If you are lucky, a natural firefly might even land on your hand.
The glow of fireflies dancing among the plants and clear streams with remaining raindrops is a magical sight that can never be seen in the city.
### Warm Your Body and Soul with 'Yonaki Soup' After the Tour
After the firefly viewing tour, please warm your body with the 'Yonaki Soy Milk Mushroom Soup' served at the cafe. Offered from 20:00 to 21:30. It has a gentle flavor perfect for after walking on the firefly viewing tour. It is the perfect dish to wrap up a day spent in nature.
- Staying on a rainy day: If it rains at Washinmura between 14:00 and 19:00 on the day of check-in, you will receive an original 'Rain, Cats, and Fireflies' design postcard as a gift!
- If you couldn't see any fireflies: You will receive a 10% OFF discount coupon that can be used for your next stay!
- All staying guests during the period: Right to participate in the guided firefly viewing tour.
- All staying guests during the period: Provision of Yonaki soup (20:00-21:30).
## Special Notes on Firefly Viewing
Period: June 1st to July 10th
* Since they are natural creatures, the start and end dates are only predictions and may shift without notice.
* The time may slightly shift depending on the situation of the day. Details will be provided at check-in on the day.
At Washinmura, where people, animals, and nature harmonize, please spend a time of beautiful nature and healing precisely because it is the rainy season. We hope this special experience limited to the rainy season becomes an unforgettable memory.
Just a one-hour drive from Tokyo, spend a blissful time at our glamping site surrounded by nature in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. This is a special accommodation plan where you can playfully interact with cats while listening to the sound of rain, and be enveloped by the magical glow of fireflies at night.
* All guests staying during the period are eligible, even if they do not explicitly book the firefly tour plan.
## Daytime: A Melody of Cats, Books, and Rain
A higher chance to interact with cute cats indoors?
Actually, while cats actively play outside on sunny days, they tend to relax indoors on rainy or cloudy days.
Of course, since cats spend their time freely, interaction is not guaranteed, but the probability of meeting cats indoors increases during the rainy season.
Washinmura's nature-oriented cafe has a collection of books about cats.
You can enjoy reading leisurely in the cafe, and you can also take them to your room (up to 3 books at a time).
π It would be delightful to use this in conjunction with the afternoon tea, a special perk of the concurrent special event! π
## Nighttime: Magical Firefly Viewing Tour
From 20:00, you will tour the firefly spots around Washinmura with our staff.
Natural fireflies, which can be seen from June to mid-July, shine beautifully, especially on nights after the rain.
If you are lucky, a natural firefly might even land on your hand.
The glow of fireflies dancing among the plants and clear streams with remaining raindrops is a magical sight that can never be seen in the city.
### Warm Your Body and Soul with 'Yonaki Soup' After the Tour
After the firefly viewing tour, please warm your body with the 'Yonaki Soy Milk Mushroom Soup' served at the cafe. Offered from 20:00 to 21:30. It has a gentle flavor perfect for after walking on the firefly viewing tour. It is the perfect dish to wrap up a day spent in nature.
- Staying on a rainy day: If it rains at Washinmura between 14:00 and 19:00 on the day of check-in, you will receive an original 'Rain, Cats, and Fireflies' design postcard as a gift!
- If you couldn't see any fireflies: You will receive a 10% OFF discount coupon that can be used for your next stay!
- All staying guests during the period: Right to participate in the guided firefly viewing tour.
- All staying guests during the period: Provision of Yonaki soup (20:00-21:30).
## Special Notes on Firefly Viewing
Period: June 1st to July 10th
* Since they are natural creatures, the start and end dates are only predictions and may shift without notice.
* The time may slightly shift depending on the situation of the day. Details will be provided at check-in on the day.
At Washinmura, where people, animals, and nature harmonize, please spend a time of beautiful nature and healing precisely because it is the rainy season. We hope this special experience limited to the rainy season becomes an unforgettable memory.
FAQ
When does the firefly viewing plan at Washinmura start?
It is scheduled from June 1st to July 10th.
What happens if I cannot see any fireflies?
You will receive a 10% OFF discount coupon for your next stay.
Are there any perks for rainy days?
If it rains between 14:00 and 19:00, you will get an original postcard, and the chance to see cats indoors increases.