Kumejima Firefly Center
久米島ホタル館
A nature-observation facility protecting Kumejima’s endemic fireflies, offering evening firefly observation in spring and summer.
The Kumejima Firefly Center sits upstream on the Shirase River and aims to protect the Kumejima firefly, a species found only on the island, along with its habitat. It displays the island's freshwater life and firefly ecology, with nature-observation trails nearby. April to June is firefly season, and night observation tours require a reservation. Entry is free or charges a small fee, and it opens only on limited days (generally weekends and holidays), so check before you go. Mountain roads are dark at night, so bring a flashlight.
Opening hours
Limited open days; check official website
Nearby sights
- Uezu Family Residence
- Kumejima Museum
- Darumayama Viewpoint
- Goeda-no-Matsu Pine Tree
- Kumejima Tsumugi Village (Yuimaru-kan)
- Uegusuku Castle Ruins
- Gushikawa Castle Ruins (Kumejima)
- Mifuga Rock