[Mikitravel only] Japan’s three major fireworks displays and Nagaoka Fireworks Festival Two-day Tour｜Stay at Yudanaka Shibu Onsen Village｜Departure from Shinjuku｜Niigata, Japan (guaranteed to go)

About this tour

• Limited time only! Seats for viewing the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival are guaranteed! Guaranteed to go!
• Private transportation to the “Nagaoka Fireworks Festival”, one of the three major Echigo Fireworks Displays and one of Japan’s three major fireworks displays, is a must-see once-in-a-lifetime dreamy scenery!
• Upon arrival, you can head to the local festival venue to enjoy delicious Japanese festival cuisine.
• Visit the Tsunan Sunflower Festival, where you can admire over 500,000 sunflowers blooming, representing the beautiful scenery of Niigata in the summer.
•  Finally, go to the popular check-in attraction “Kiyotsu Gorge” and take photos of the beautiful canyon scenery
• All you can eat of delicious summer fruits and peaches, plus 2 souvenirs for you to take home!

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– Itinerary Features –

The Nagaoka Fireworks Festival is renowned as one of the “Japan’s Top Three Fireworks Festivals” and is also part of the “Echigo’s Three Major Fireworks Festivals”. It is held annually on August 2nd and 3rd, making it one of the grandest fireworks festivals in Japan during the summer season. Travelers can enjoy the magnificent fireworks by taking a special chartered bus from Shinjuku to Nagaoka City, where comfortable reserved seating is arranged so that you can relax and enjoy the fireworks without worrying about securing a spot. For guests joining the 2-day tour, after the fireworks festival, they will be transported to their hotel for an overnight stay. On the following day, visit the Tsunan Sunflower Field, where over 500,000 sunflowers bloom simultaneously, creating a vibrant summer atmosphere. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to visit the popular tourist attraction, the “Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel”, to admire the picturesque silhouette formed by the combination of architecture and nature.

– Itinerary information –

Meeting time: 11:45am in Shinjuku

Meetup location: Shinjuku Metropolitan Government Building Large Vehicle Parking Lot

Departure time: Departure from Shinjuku at 12:00am

Return information: Arrive at JR Shinjuku Station at about 8:30pm

– Day 1 Itinerary Introduction –

• Nagaoka Fireworks Festival

The Nagaoka Fireworks Festival is one of Japan’s three major fireworks festivals with a long history dating back to the first half of the 20th century. It was first held in 1951 to commemorate victims of the Nagaoka Air Raid that occurred on August 1, 1945, and as a prayer for the post-war recovery of the local area. Since then, the grand fireworks festival has been held annually on August 2nd and 3rd, continuing to this day. The festival takes place along the Shinano River, starting with white “Shiragiku” fireworks to console the souls lost in the air raid. The most famous aspect of the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival is the colossal “Sanjakudama” fireworks, which explode to a diameter of up to 650 meters in the sky, making them the largest fireworks legally allowed. Additionally, the fireworks display resembles the rapid and dense bursts of Niagara Falls, displaying unmatched grandeur and illuminating the night sky like a magnificent bridge, creating an unforgettable experience. Finally, the symbolic “Phoenix of Revival” fireworks, launched simultaneously from six locations, bloom in the sky like a phoenix spreading its wings. Spectators are left speechless and captivated by the spectacular display created by the fireworks, immersing themselves in the magnificent atmosphere.

*After arriving near the venue, the tour guide will guide you to your designated seats.

*You are free to move around before the fireworks show starts. You can go to the nearby night market to buy local food.

*The fireworks display is crowded, so please be sure to keep an eye on your valuables.

*We will arrange a chair seating area for you at Venue B.

• Things to note when attending a fireworks display

If this is your first time attending a Japanese fireworks display, please refer to the following suggestions:

1. The fireworks display is held in the summer, and there is free time before the start. Since it is summer, it is recommended to prepare sun protection.
2. The fireworks display will be held by the river and viewers will enter the river grassland. Please prepare insect repellent spray props.
3. Although there are trash cans in the venue, the event is crowded every year, so please be sure to bring your own trash bags, toilet paper, wet wipes and other cleaning supplies.
4. The fireworks display will continue into the evening, so please prepare relevant lighting equipment just in case.
5. Please wear clothing and shoes that are easy to move around on the day of the fireworks display.
6. On the day of the fireworks display, hundreds of thousands of people will crowd into the venue. There is a high possibility that mobile devices cannot be used. Thank you for your understanding.

• When the gathering is complete, the bus will departure to your hotel. Arrival time is about 0:00am on the next day.

– Introduction to accommodation hotels –

• HOTEL SUIMEIKAN

Located in the Yudanaka Onsen area of Nagano Prefecture, this is a traditional Japanese hot spring inn. Yudanaka Onsen is renowned for its healing properties and is said to have therapeutic effects on the body. In addition to a comfortable hot spring bath, the inn offers a buffet-style dinner with approximately 70 Japanese and Western dishes. Within a 30-minute walk from the inn, you can reach one of the famous locations that inspired a setting for the animation “Spirited Away”, called “Kanaguya”.

Basic room in the package: Japanese style room (tatami), including bathroom facilities

Large hot spring bath: Yes

Dinner: Japanese and Western buffet

Breakfast: Japanese and Western buffet

WiFi: Yes

– Day 2 Attractions Introduction –

• Tsunan Sunflower Field

Niigata’s Tsunan area is famous for its “Sea of ​​Sunflowers” in summer, with more than 500,000 sunflowers blooming at the same time. Being among them feels like being swallowed by a sea of ​​sunflowers, allowing you to experience the wildness and enthusiasm of sunflowers up close.

＊Lunch box will be provided for everyone to enjoy at noon.

• Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel

Kiyotsu Gorge is known as one of the “Three Major Gorges in Japan” and is famous for its steep cliff landscape. In recent years, it has become a popular tourist attraction due to the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale (ETAT). Many breathtaking photos can be taken through the approximately 750-meter-long tunnel. It is definitely a must-visit spot for photography enthusiasts!

*Includes admission fee

– Important Information –

• The event will still be held on rainy days, unless the organizer announces the event will be closed. 
• There is no child price set for this product. Children under 3 years old who do not occupy a seat do not need to make a reservation. If they occupy a seat, the adult price will apply. One adult is limited to one accompanying child, provided the child does not occupy a seat.
• The space in the car is limited, and each person is limited to one large piece of luggage. Thank you for your understanding.
• Please be advised that the tour leader will not conduct a tour off the vehicle.