Kumejima Firefly Association
The Kumejima Firefly Association aims to protect the Kumejima fireflies and the native creatures that connect to them, and to preserve a healthy ecosystem, including our humans.
We have a track record of successfully reviving the environment of the river where Kumejima fireflies have disappeared due to development, and from that activity content, let's protect the richness of "sea" and "land" which is one of the goals of the SDGs. " You can learn how it works.
Rewilding Ecotours
Day & Night
This nature regeneration experience program was created with the hope that the number of Kumejima fireflies, which are a barometer of the natural environment, will become the light woven by the participants and gently illuminate a sustainable global environment for the future. We will continue to protect the environment of Kumejima with your help.
schedule
9:20 Meet at the Firefly Museum
Nature Study
Nature Regeneration Experience
Pizza making
14:00 Morning session ends
19:50 Re-assemble at the Firefly Museum
Night Tour
21:00 End
Amount of money
￥15000/person
The following will be checked on-site on the day.
1) Shoe size (prepare rubber boots)
② Medical history, chronic illnesses, diseases, and possibility of pregnancy
*If you are concerned about item ②, you will be asked to just observe the mud removal experience.
What you need to bring
・Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, a change of clothes ・Towel
*The itinerary may change depending on the weather and other circumstances.
*Please always stay hydrated and let us know if you are feeling unwell.
*If the number of participants is 4 or less, pizza making will be canceled and eco-friendly lunch boxes will be provided.
Firefly Hall Night Tour
Explore the firefly building and surrounding forests and rivers at night, relying solely on the light of the lights. After the Kumejima firefly in early spring, the Kuroiwa firefly and Okinawa Suji firefly in early summer, and the creatures that appear in each season teach us the fun and importance of nature.
20:00 Firefly Hall Meeting (Time required: about 60 minutes)
High school students and above 3,500 yen
Elementary and junior high school students 2,000 yen
Infants (3 to 5 years old) 500 yen
Infants (2 years old and younger) free
Yajagama Cave Exploration
Yajagama is the largest of the many limestone caves on Kumejima.
First, you will be given a lecture on the origins of the cave at the Firefly Museum before heading to the actual site, which will make your exploration even more enjoyable.
You will walk through the darkness like on an underground expedition, discovering traces of ancient customs and the wonders of living things connected to the global environment.
schedule
10:00 or 14:00
Meet at the Firefly Museum
Approximately 90 minutes
