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"Firefly Viewing" in Atami plum garden
Atami plum garden holds a "Firefly Viewing" in early June, where you can enjoy the magical light of fireflies in the midst of beautiful nature. The clear stream and rich natural environment inside the plum garden make it a perfect spot for fireflies to fly around, and it is visited by many tourists and locals. At night, the faint light of fireflies illuminates the park, creating a romantic atmosphere that will make you feel as if you have wandered into another world.
Yugawara Onsen Yukake Festival
The Yugawara Yukake Festival is a traditional event in which a mikoshi is paraded through the hot spring town and bathed in hot water.1,000 hot water barrels and approximately 5,000 tubs are set up along the way, and spectators pour 60 tons of hot water at the mikoshi. and shower it with water. Both the bearers and the audience are smiling and excited, creating a sense of unity. This festival, which began in the Edo period, is a beloved traditional event in Yugawara, reenacting the ritual to pray for safety, which originates from the old tradition of offering hot springs to feudal lords in praise of their efficacy.