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Witness the spectacular Nagaoka Fireworks Festival with reserved chair seating along the scenic Shinano River. This immersive 3-day tour includes an overnight stay in Niigata’s hot spring region, followed by a luxurious stay at a Five Star Platinum certified hotel, where you can relax in one of Japan’s most renowned sulfur hot springs. Enjoy local cuisine, including a delightful bento box dinner and a seafood lunch, while exploring sake brewing and visiting the historic shrine. The tour is designed for groups of two or more, ensuring a memorable cultural experience in Japan.
- Enjoy reserved chair seating for the full Nagaoka Fireworks experience
- Stay one night in a scenic hot spring area and one night at a luxury hotel with award-winning hot spring baths
- Explore local attractions like an interactive sake brewery and historic shrine
- All meals included on Day 2, with convenient transport via Shinkansen
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Meet at the open space near the Bellmart Kiosk, located by the Nihonbashi Exit of Tokyo Station. (On the second floor of the kiosk is a Starbucks). Please arrive at least 10mins before the scheduled meeting time. Please look for staff wearing jersey with your company logo and tell them the tour name
Itinerary
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1
After meeting your tour conductor, you begin your journey aboard the Joetsu Shinkansen Toki, traveling in Green Car seating for a relaxed and spacious ride. Departures take place between 12 and 4 PM, allowing for a comfortable start without an early morning rush. After arriving, a chartered bus takes you on a 20‑minute ride to the fireworks venue for one of Japan’s most renowned summer events. *Depending on peak‑season operating conditions, the exact departure and arrival stations (Tokyo or Ueno) will be confirmed in your final tour documents. Upon arrival, you transfer to a chartered bus to continue toward the evening’s highlight. Important: Final train details, including the exact meeting time and train number, will be confirmed one week before departure and sent via Viator chat. Please be sure to check your messages. Lunch is not included. Depending on your train schedule, we recommend eating before meeting the group or preparing food in advance to enjoy on board the Shinkansen.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The Nagaoka Fireworks Festival is renowned nationwide for its immense scale, emotional storytelling, and powerful finale launched over the Shinano River. You will watch the display from reserved chair seating set on firm ground along the riverbank’s left side, allowing you to remain comfortably seated throughout the event. A special bento dinner is included, allowing you to enjoy your evening meal at the venue. Fireworks are launched in dramatic sequences that fill the sky with color and sound, building toward a deeply moving finale that many visitors describe as unforgettable. The event proceeds even in light rain; however, heavy weather may result in cancellation based on the official organizers’ decision. After the fireworks conclude, traffic restrictions and large crowds often cause delays when departing the area. This is a normal part of attending such a major national event.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
3
Following the fireworks, the bus continues toward Shintainai Onsen, a drive of approximately 140 minutes. Due to post‑festival traffic, arrival at the hotel is expected late at night, around 1:30 AM. You will stay at a resort set quietly among nature, offering a peaceful contrast after the excitement of the festival. The hot spring features mineral‑rich waters known locally for their soothing qualities, making it an ideal place to relax after a long but memorable day. Accommodation may be provided in a traditional Japanese‑style room, a Western‑style twin room, or a Japanese‑Western combination room, all equipped with a private bathroom and toilet. Guests can also enjoy access to a large communal bath and an open‑air hot spring, perfect for unwinding in a serene setting. Room type is assigned by the hotel and cannot be selected in advance.
11 hours • Admission ticket included -
4
After lunch at the hotel, depart the hotel around 12:30 PM and travel about 40 minutes to Gokaibishi Sake Brewery Resort, an innovative, experience‑focused sake facility that blends tradition with modern design. Here, visitors can explore the world of Japanese sake through exhibits, architecture, and atmosphere rather than formal lectures. The space showcases craftsmanship, fermentation culture, and local pride in a way that is both accessible and visually engaging.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Next, travel about 35 minutes to Hyoko Lake, a tranquil natural setting famous for its seasonal beauty. The lake is especially renowned for migratory birds in cooler months, blooming lotus flowers in summer, and colorful foliage in autumn. Even outside peak seasons, the reflection of sky and trees on calm water creates a peaceful atmosphere perfect for unhurried strolling and photography.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Continue about 25min to Tsukioka Onsen, arriving around 4:00PM. You will stay at Shiratama no Yu Senkei, a distinguished ryokan officially recognized as a 5‑Star Platinum Inn by the Tourism and Economic Newspaper Company, one of the most respected authorities in Japan’s hospitality industry. This celebrated hot spring is renowned for its striking emerald‑green sulfur waters, among the most mineral‑rich in Japan. Often referred to as a “beauty hot spring,” the baths are said to leave skin exceptionally smooth, while the gentle scent of sulfur enhances the traditional onsen experience. Guests can enjoy both a large communal bath and an open‑air hot spring, ideal for relaxing at the end of the day. Accommodation is provided exclusively in traditional Japanese‑style rooms, each equipped with a private bathroom and toilet. Western‑style rooms are not available. Dinner is served as a traditional kaiseki meal, highlighting seasonal ingredients and refined local culinary techniques.
17 hours • Admission ticket included -
7
On the following morning, enjoy breakfast at the hotel, served either as a buffet or a traditional Japanese set meal, depending on the day. With a total stay of approximately 17 hours, you will have ample time to relax in the hot springs, savor thoughtfully prepared meals, and experience the refined hospitality for which this acclaimed ryokan is known. After departing Tsukioka Onsen, travel about 90 minutes to Yahiko Shrine, regarded as the most important Shinto shrine in the historic Echigo region. Nestled in forested surroundings at the base of Mount Yahiko, the shrine offers a calm and spiritual atmosphere ideal for quiet reflection. Visitors may explore freely, passing through iconic torii gates, wooded pathways, and sacred courtyards while experiencing one of Japan’s oldest spiritual traditions.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Next, travel about 30 minutes to Teradomari, a seaside town facing the Sea of Japan. Famous for its coastal markets and fresh seafood culture, this stop allows you to enjoy a Japanese meal prepared with locally sourced seafood. The salty sea air, harbor views, and connection to daily coastal life offer a glimpse into a different side of Japan beyond major cities.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
9
The journey continues with a drive of about 40 minutes to Tsubame‑Sanjo Station, known internationally as a center of Japanese metal craftsmanship. From here, board the Joetsu Shinkansen Toki in Green Car seating for your return to the Tokyo area. You may disembark at Omiya, or continue onward to Tokyo or Ueno, with arrival scheduled between approximately 5 and 8 PM. Exact arrival station and time will be confirmed in your final tour documents, particularly during peak travel seasons when temporary train services may operate.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
From Tokyo to the Nagaoka Fireworks
Sake, Lakeside Scenery, and 5‑Star Hot Spring Resort
Sacred Shrine, Seafood Lunch, and Return to Tokyo
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour requires a minimum of 2 participants. Single participation is not permitted.
- During peak travel periods, special trains may be used. Final departure and arrival stations for the round-trip Shinkansen service, either Tokyo or Ueno, will be confirmed in the final notification sent around 1 week before the departure. If the departure station will be Ueno, the meeting location will be also changed to Ueno.
- This tour is operated for both Japanese and foreign customers. An English-speaking tour conductor will accompany the group and provide key information. Please note that the tour conductor is not a tour guide and will focus on sharing essential information during the tour.
- Please note that we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests, including food allergies. If you have specific dietary needs, we recommend making your own meal arrangements. No refunds will be provided for meals.
- Lunch on Day-1 is not included. Please prepare food in advance to eat on board the train.
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour requires a minimum of 2 participants. Single participation is not permitted.
- During peak travel periods, special trains may be used. Final departure and arrival stations for the round-trip Shinkansen service, either Tokyo or Ueno, will be confirmed in the final notification sent around 1 week before the departure. If the departure station will be Ueno, the meeting location will be also changed to Ueno.
- This tour is operated for both Japanese and foreign customers. An English-speaking tour conductor will accompany the group and provide key information. Please note that the tour conductor is not a tour guide and will focus on sharing essential information during the tour.
- Please note that we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests, including food allergies. If you have specific dietary needs, we recommend making your own meal arrangements. No refunds will be provided for meals.
- Lunch on Day-1 is not included. Please prepare food in advance to eat on board the train.
- After watching the fireworks, the arrival at the hotel will be late at night around 1:30 AM.
- Delays due to transportation issues or non-participation will be subject to cancellation fees. The tour will depart at the time indicated
- Due to requests from national or local governments, festivals may be canceled or the content may be changed
- In the event of severe weather, the fireworks festival may be canceled at the discretion of the organizers. If cancellation is decided before the tour departs from Tokyo Station, the tour will be canceled. If no decision is made prior to departure, the tour will operate as scheduled. No refunds will be issued after the tour has departed.
- Fireworks viewing is from reserved chair seating on the left bank of the Shinano River. Guests will sit on pipe chairs placed directly on the riverbank ground. Bringing a plastic sheet or newspaper is recommended to place under the chair for belongings.
- Arrival at the fireworks venue will be between approximately 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM to avoid surrounding traffic congestion. As fireworks typically begin around 7:30 PM, guests should expect a long waiting period and are advised to prepare accordingly for heat.
- The walk from the bus parking area to the viewing seats is typically about 10 minutes. After the fireworks end, police traffic control causes significant congestion, and it usually takes 2–3 hours for buses to leave the parking area.
- Due to expected heavy crowds, the itinerary prioritizes fireworks viewing. Some parts of the schedule may be adjusted if necessary. In addition, bus safety regulations may require extended waiting times before departing from stations or hotels.
- Tripods may not be used above seated eye level during fireworks viewing. This is to ensure all guests can enjoy the show comfortably.
- Umbrellas are not permitted at the fireworks venue. Please bring rainwear such as a raincoat if rain is expected. Sun umbrellas may be used until sunset.
- Flashlights are strongly recommended, as the walking route from the fireworks venue back to the parking area is dark.
- Children aged 0–6 years are not permitted to join this tour for safety reasons.
- The planning for this tour is based on information as of April 1, 2026. Due to requests from national or local governments, festivals may be canceled, or changes may occur to the event content
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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