Be Part of the UNESCO Shinjo Festival: Float Pulling & Ginzan Onsen Tour
- Exclusive Experience: Don’t just watch—join the locals and pull the magnificent "Yatai" floats of the UNESCO-listed Shinjo Festival.
- UNESCO Heritage: Become part of a tradition with over 260 years of history.
- Wear an Authentic "Happi" Coat: Feel like a true local! Every participant will be provided with a traditional "Happi" festival coat to wear during the event—perfect for photos and immersion.
- Hands-on UNESCO Experience: Don't just watch—participate! Join a local team and help pull the massive, beautifully decorated UNESCO-listed floats (Yatai) through the streets of Shinjo.
- Reserved Grandstand Seating: After the excitement of pulling the float, relax and enjoy the parade from your exclusive reserved seat for about an hour.
- Ginzan Onsen: Visit Japan’s most photogenic hot spring town, famous for its Taisho-era nostalgic atmosphere.
- Expert Local Guides (English & Chinese): Deeply understand the festival's 260-year history with live commentary from a local Taiwanese resident and a professional English guide.Please note that the Taiwanese guide is available exclusively during the festival period. An English-speaking guide will accompany the group for all other parts of the itinerary
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Minimum participant requirement | 10 travelers |
| Tour types | Guided tour |
| Meal arrangement | Lunch included |
| Seasonal | Summer Festival |
| Transport | Bus tour |
Product Info
Purchase Notice
Age Requirement: All participants must be 15 years of age or older.
Float Pulling Experience: The duration of the float pulling experience is approximately 15 to 40 minutes. Please note that the timing may vary depending on the local temperature and the progress of the festival parade.
Reserved Seating: Specific seat locations in the grandstand cannot be requested or assigned in advance. Seating will be managed by the tour staff on the day.
Reminders
- Health and Safety: To prevent heatstroke and ensure the safety of our guests, the duration of the float-pulling experience and viewing time may be shortened depending on the weather and temperature on the day.
Traffic and Delays: Arrival at the destination may be delayed due to festival traffic or road conditions. While this may result in a shorter experience time, please note that no refunds will be provided in such cases.
Rainy Weather Policy: The festival will proceed even in the event of rain. However, for safety and visibility reasons, the use of umbrellas is strictly prohibited during the festival. Please bring your own raincoat or poncho.
Luggage Policy: Please be advised that large suitcases or bulky luggage cannot be stored or brought onto the bus. We recommend using coin lockers at Sendai Station before departure.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 21 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 8 to 20 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
- For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
- For cancellations made 0 to 0 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
Get Help
