Hagawa River

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The Hagawa River flowing through Kaiyo Town is known as a highly transparent clear stream and is a fantastical river famous as a habitat for Genji fireflies, especially dancing on early summer nights. The clear water surface, revealing the riverbed, reflects the surrounding lush greenery, creating idyllic Satoyama scenery. Every June, the "Hagawa Firefly Festival" is held, where the experience of riding a Takase boat to appreciate fireflies faintly glowing in the dark is as beautiful as being in a fairy tale. The river is also home to the endangered giant mottled eel, testifying to its ecological richness. Spending time enveloped by the murmuring of water and firefly lights away from city hustle will be a precious moment to savor Japan's pure natural blessings with all five senses.