Koajiro No Mori

The Koajiro-no-Mori Forest is located on the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture and serves as a water catchment area for the Ura-no-kawa River, which flows through the valley in the center. A continuous stretch of land from the forest, marsh, and mudflat to the sea has been preserved in its natural state and is a highly valuable resource. Various ecosystems are being formed by a variety of creatures, including rare species. This forest is represented by red-clawed crabs (Chiromantes haematocheir), which require an ecosystem of a forest, river, and sea to survive. A red-clawed crab is known as a "forest crab" because it can live away from water. As a result, you can spot one in the forest.

From late May to early June, the forest is also open to the public for firefly observation, and you can see two types of Japanese fireflies, Luciola cruciata and Luciola lateralis. Because many areas of the Koajiro-no-Mori Forest have been left untouched, some creatures may be dangerous. When visiting, it is best to wear a long-sleeved shirt, long trousers, and walking shoes. It is a 30-minute walk on the Keikyu Express from Misakiguchi Station or a 5-minute walk from the Hikibashi Terminal bus stop if you take a bus from Misakiguchi Station.

Location: Koajiro Misakimachi, Miura, Kanagawa 238-0225, Japan