Niigata Gion Kashiwazaki Festival Sea Fireworks Display 2-Day Tour with Overnight Bus Return Trip (Includes Paid Box Seats) - Departing from and Arriving in Shinjuku
- Let's go see one of Echigo's three major fireworks displays by bus!
- Kashiwazaki is the only place where fireworks are launched towards the Sea of Japan!
- Enjoy the sunset over the Sea of Japan and the fireworks.
- Since you're viewing it facing the sea, there's nothing obstructing your view!
- Over the course of 90 minutes, approximately 16,000 fireworks will be launched one after another into the sea and sky.
- We have prepared box seats (on the beach) where you can enjoy the spectacular fireworks display.
- Enjoy local delicacies at the food stalls!
- We aim to arrive around the time the first train starts running (around 5:00 AM the next morning).
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This overnight bus tour includes a return trip to view the "Gion Kashiwazaki Festival Sea Fireworks Display," one of the three major fireworks displays in Echigo, from a paid reserved seating area.
With the Sea of Japan and the night sky as its backdrop, approximately 16,000 fireworks will be launched over a breathtaking 90-minute period. The fireworks spreading out towards the sea offer a truly special experience, filling your entire field of vision.
You can fully enjoy the dynamic spectacle unique to Kashiwazaki, including the famous wide starbursts, underwater and aerial starbursts, and the simultaneous launch of 100 large fireworks.
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display from a paid reserved seating area close to the launch site. After the fireworks, head straight home on an overnight bus. Even with a short trip, you can fully enjoy the highlights of summer.
Gion Kashiwazaki Festival: Grand Fireworks Display over the Sea
Gion Kashiwazaki Festival: Grand Fireworks Display over the Sea
Gion Kashiwazaki Festival: Grand Fireworks Display over the Sea
Food stalls at Minatomachi Seaside Park
We've prepared box seats for you! A prime location with a direct view of the fireworks!
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[Travel conditions]
- Departure point/Destination: Tokyo/Niigata
- Trip duration: Day trip
- Transportation used: Chartered bus
- Bus company operating the service: OTB Corporation or related cooperating bus companies
- Meal plan: Breakfast 0 times, Lunch 0 times, Dinner 0 times
- Accommodation used: None
- Minimum number of participants: 30
- Tour guide: 1
- Guide: 0
[Travel planning/execution]
- Company Name: Orion Tour Co., Ltd.
- Address: 3rd Floor, Daiwa Higashi-Nihonbashi Building, 3-10-6 Higashi-Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku
- Registration Number: Tourism Commissioner Registered Travel Agency No. 692
- Affiliated travel industry association: JATA
Reminders
A minimum of 30 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 14 day(s) before the departure date
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 17:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
The course content may be changed due to traffic congestion, bad weather, etc.
Bus seats are assigned. Please note that we do not accept advance seat reservations.
Depending on the number of participants, you may be seated with other passengers on the bus (including men and women sharing seats).
Traffic congestion and other factors may significantly alter your stay at the destination and your return time.
In the event of a delay in arrival that necessitates the use of a taxi or overnight accommodation, we will not be responsible for any such expenses.
Seating will be reserved in a designated area (on the beach)! After the bus arrives and after the fireworks end, please gather directly back at the bus on your own. A tour guide will assist those who wish to be guided.
The fireworks display will proceed regardless of rain, but it may be unavoidably canceled or postponed. If the cancellation is decided before the tour departure, the tour will also be canceled, and the full tour price will be refunded. In that case, we will contact the group representative by phone to inform them of the cancellation.
Lunch and dinner are not provided. Please make your own arrangements.
The box seats are a type of seating arrangement where 5 people can sit and watch in a space measuring 250 x 170 cm.
If you are participating as a group of two or more, we will try to seat you in seats close together to watch the fireworks (this is not guaranteed). However, please note that no refunds will be given if, for any reason, your seats end up being far apart.
FAQ
The Gion Kashiwazaki Festival Sea Fireworks Display is an annual event. While specific dates can vary each year, it is traditionally held during the summer season, usually in late July. The spectacular fireworks display itself lasts for approximately 90 minutes in the evening.
This festival is recognized as one of the three great Echigo fireworks displays. Its unique feature is that it's the only one in Japan to launch fireworks directly over the Sea of Japan. Spectators enjoy an unobstructed view of approximately 16,000 fireworks lighting up both the sea and sky, often against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset over the Japan Sea.
The overnight bus tour for the Gion Kashiwazaki Festival departs from and returns to Shinjuku. The specific meeting point for departure will be provided upon booking, typically at a designated bus terminal or a convenient meeting spot within the Shinjuku area.
The 2-day tour package includes round-trip overnight bus transportation from Shinjuku to Kashiwazaki. It also provides paid box seats on the sandy beach for an optimal viewing experience of the Gion Kashiwazaki Festival Sea Fireworks Display. Additionally, participants can explore and enjoy local gourmet at various food stalls during the festival.
The tour package includes paid box seats, specifically located on the sandy beach. These seats are arranged to offer a powerful and immersive viewing experience, positioning you close to the launch site for an impactful perspective of the fireworks exploding over the Sea of Japan.
Yes, attendees of the Gion Kashiwazaki Festival Sea Fireworks Display can find a variety of food options. The venue typically hosts numerous food stalls where you can savor local gourmet dishes and other festival treats, enhancing your overall cultural experience.
For the Gion Kashiwazaki Festival overnight bus tour, the estimated arrival time back in Shinjuku is around 05:00 AM the morning after the fireworks display. This timing is planned to align with the start of early morning train services, facilitating convenient onward travel for participants.
From the designated box seats on the sandy beach, the viewing experience for the Gion Kashiwazaki Festival Sea Fireworks Display is exceptionally vivid. You'll enjoy an unobstructed view of approximately 16,000 fireworks launched over the vast Sea of Japan, creating a grand spectacle that illuminates both the water and the sky. The close proximity ensures a powerful and memorable display.
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