Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Display, Togakushi & Karuizawa 2-Day Sightseeing Tour
With thoughts of "commemorating the dead, praying for reconstruction and peace."
- One of Japan's three major fireworks festivals, alongside Omagari and Tsuchiura.
- Set against the backdrop of the Shinano River, this tour is packed with attractions such as the famous Phoenix and Niagara Falls.
- We offer reserved group seating (viewing box seats) for a fee.
- To help prevent heatstroke, we will be providing free water on both days.
*Left bank (Venue B) - Group-only seating / Rare group box seats.
Since we're on a trip, let's combine the fireworks display with some sightseeing!
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Shopping Experience | Outlet Malls |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights |
| Transport | Bus tour |
Product Info
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[Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Display]
It is one of Japan's three major fireworks festivals, along with Omagari and Tsuchiura. It is held annually on August 2nd and 3rd in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. Approximately 20,000 fireworks are launched over two days on the banks of the Shinano River, and the large-scale displays, such as the "Phoenix" which is launched over a length of 2 km, the "Niagara" which cascades down from two bridges, and the "Sanshaku-dama", which boasts the largest size, are breathtaking. The "Phoenix" is launched in the hope of recovery from the Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake that struck the area in 2004. It is a fireworks festival full of emotion and power that captivates many spectators.
[Round trip using JR Shinkansen]
This tour will take you to Nagaoka using the JR Shinkansen (bullet train) for both legs of the journey.
This allows you to avoid the fatigue of long bus journeys and participate in a more comfortable and relaxed experience than typical bus tours.
[About accommodation]
Togari Onsen, Ishidaya Inn (2-4 people: Japanese-style room)
*Outside the bathroom and toilet
*Please note that there is no private bathroom or toilet in the rooms, but there is a 24-hour public hot spring bath available for use after arrival at the inn. Please use the shared toilets and sinks located on each floor.
*There is no elevator in the building. (Rooms are located on the 2nd or 3rd floor.)
*Please note that the accommodation is a soba (buckwheat noodle) restaurant. If you have a soba allergy, especially if you are prone to experiencing symptoms even when soba flour is airborne, please refrain from participating.
[Regarding fireworks viewing seats]
Left bank - Group seating
You will be sharing a large blue tarp designed for 40 people. There are no chairs. Please be considerate of others when using the space.
[Recommended items to bring]
The fireworks display will generally proceed regardless of rain, but the use of umbrellas is prohibited in the viewing area, so please bring a raincoat.
To avoid traffic congestion, the arrival time at the venue may be earlier than scheduled. While you wait for the fireworks to begin, the sun may be strong, so please take precautions against the heat, such as bringing a hat, cooling spray, sunscreen, and drinks.
After the fireworks display ends, visibility will be poor, so it's a good idea to bring a flashlight or something that emits light.
The group seating area is covered with blue tarpaulins. Bringing your own cushions or seat pads will make your viewing experience more comfortable. Please be sure to take them with you when you leave.
Please use your camera tripod while seated in your seat, at a height lower than your head.
[Nagaoka Fireworks - 3-Shaku Ball] 90cm in diameter, weighing approximately 300kg. With a loud thud, it is launched into the air at a height of 650m.
![[Nagaoka Fireworks - 3-Shaku Ball] 90cm in diameter, weighing approximately 300kg. With a loud thud, it is launched into the air at a height of 650m.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_20146/20260513045625_pJBPm/jpg)
[Nagaoka Fireworks - Super Large Wide Star Mine] Featuring a colorful five-color firework called "Peony," fireworks will burst into the sky in rapid succession!
![[Nagaoka Fireworks - Super Large Wide Star Mine] Featuring a colorful five-color firework called "Peony," fireworks will burst into the sky in rapid succession!](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_20146/20260513045639_Pkgmx/jpg)
[Nagaoka Fireworks - Phoenix] The Phoenix fireworks display, which stretches for 2km, is a moving spectacle accompanied by music. Shaped fireworks resembling a phoenix soaring into the sky are launched.
![[Nagaoka Fireworks - Phoenix] The Phoenix fireworks display, which stretches for 2km, is a moving spectacle accompanied by music. Shaped fireworks resembling a phoenix soaring into the sky are launched.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_20146/20260513040729_6fhIL/jpg)
[Togakushi Shrine - Chusha] This shrine complex consists of five shrines: Okusha, Chusha, Hokosha, Kuzuryusha, and Hinomikosha, and boasts a history spanning over 2,000 years since its founding. It is a legendary site of Japanese gods and truly one of Japan's most powerful spiritual spots. On this trip, we will visit Chusha, which has a majestic structure and an atmosphere that evokes a sense of history.
![[Togakushi Shrine - Chusha] This shrine complex consists of five shrines: Okusha, Chusha, Hokosha, Kuzuryusha, and Hinomikosha, and boasts a history spanning over 2,000 years since its founding. It is a legendary site of Japanese gods and truly one of Japan's most powerful spiritual spots. On this trip, we will visit Chusha, which has a majestic structure and an atmosphere that evokes a sense of history.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_20146/20260513040808_5WtQA/jpg)
[Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza] A vast shopping mall located on the south side of Karuizawa Station. Situated in a lush natural setting, this resort-style shopping mall features over 200 stores, including outlets of famous brands, interior goods, general merchandise, sports and outdoor equipment.
![[Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza] A vast shopping mall located on the south side of Karuizawa Station. Situated in a lush natural setting, this resort-style shopping mall features over 200 stores, including outlets of famous brands, interior goods, general merchandise, sports and outdoor equipment.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_20146/20260513040750_LQ3O2/jpg)
Purchase Notice
[Travel conditions]
Departure point/Destination: Tokyo/Niigata
Trip duration: 1 night, 2 days
Transportation used: JR Shinkansen (bullet train) and chartered bus.
Bus companies operating the service: Ojiya Kanko Bus Co., Ltd., and other equivalent contracted bus companies.
Meals: Breakfast 1 time, Lunch 1 time, Dinner 1 time
Accommodation used: Ishidaya, a soba noodle inn in Togari Onsen.
Minimum number of participants: 20 people
Tour guide: 1 person
[Travel planning/execution]
Company Name: T-LIFE Holdings Co., Ltd.
Address: 4F, Hikarigaoka MK Building, 5-11-26 Takamatsu, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
Registration Number: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 197
Affiliated travel industry association: Japan Association of Travel Agents
Reminders
A minimum of 20 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 13 day(s) before the departure date
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
If you are participating in an odd-numbered group, you may be seated with other passengers on the bus. Please be aware of this in advance.
On the first day, you will have free time after arriving at Echigo-Yuzawa Station. Please pack your luggage as compactly as possible. Please use coin lockers when sightseeing. We cannot store your luggage.
We are taking measures such as adjusting traffic lights around the venue to alleviate congestion, but it may still take 2-3 hours for buses to exit. Significant congestion is expected from the parking lot to the highway entrance after the fireworks display ends. Please be aware of this in advance. We expect to arrive at your accommodation around 12:30 AM.
It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to walk from the group bus parking lot to the viewing area for the fireworks display.
Please make sure to stay well-hydrated to prevent heatstroke. Please refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages as much as possible.
The fireworks display will be held even in the event of rain, and the tour will proceed as planned. Furthermore, if the event is cancelled or postponed due to severe weather, the decision will be made on the day of the fireworks display, and the tour will still proceed. Please note that in such cases, we will not be able to refund any fees for viewing seats, etc.
A bus guide will not be accompanying you. Therefore, there will be no commentary on the scenery outside the window, and no tea or other services will be provided on board.
You may use a tripod, but only at a height that does not disturb other customers (up to eye level). Please absolutely refrain from moving to areas other than your seat, such as aisles or stairs, to take photos.
Lunch will be Japanese soba noodles. Please inform us in advance if you have any allergies. As the accommodation is a soba restaurant, we ask that those with soba allergies, especially those who may experience symptoms even from airborne soba flour, refrain from participating.
Our tour guides will provide explanations in Japanese using a multilingual simultaneous interpretation system. This system supports various languages from around the world, including English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Korean. (Please bring your smartphone; no app installation is required.)
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