2-Day Tour in Japan | Nagano Suwa Lake Fireworks Festival + National Treasure Zenko-ji Temple + Karuizawa Tour + Kyoho Grapes All-You-Can-Eat ~ Stay at a Luxury Hotel in Nagano ~ (Depart from Shinjuku)

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- Itinerary Introduction -

・Suwa Lake Fireworks Festival

The Suwa Lake Fireworks Festival is an important annual fireworks festival in Nagano Prefecture, attracting more than 500,000 people every year to enjoy the festival. With more than 40,000 fireworks, it is also the fireworks festival with the largest number of launches in Japan! Lake Suwa, where the event is held, is the largest lake in Nagano Prefecture and is said to be one of the sources of inspiration for "Your Name". The Suwa Lake Fireworks Festival is divided into two stages. In the first stage, a total of 10 fireworks masters will compete with their own designs to show the creativity and beauty of each fireworks master! The second stage is the "Kiss of Fire" that lights up the entire night sky over the lake. The semicircular fireworks launched from the lake gradually merge with the fireworks from the "Hatsujima" launch station on the lake, and finally become a hemispherical and 2,000-meter-high aerial fireworks waterfall! The explosion sounds accompanying the fireworks echoed across the valley, which was extremely shocking!

＊Once you arrive at the venue, your guide will lead you to your designated seat.

* Before the fireworks display begins, you can move around freely and go to the nearby night market to buy local delicacies.

＊The fireworks display will be crowded, so please be sure to carry your valuables with you.

＊We have arranged special seating areas for groups. (Please note that you will be using the same area as your fellow passengers.)

＊The itinerary includes a lunch box. Due to hygiene and safety considerations, it is recommended to finish it as soon as possible.

【Notes on attending fireworks displays】

If you are attending a Japanese fireworks display for the first time, please refer to the following suggestions:

◆The fireworks display is held in the summer, and there is free time before the opening. Since it is summer, it is recommended to prepare for sun protection.

◆The fireworks display will be held by the lake. The surrounding conditions are changeable. Please wear non-slip and comfortable shoes and clothes.

◆There are trash cans at the venue, but the event is very crowded every year, so please be sure to bring your own trash bags, toilet paper, wet wipes and other cleaning supplies.

◆The fireworks display will last until the evening, so please prepare relevant lighting equipment just in case.

◆On the day of the fireworks display, there will be hundreds of thousands of people flocking to the venue, and there is a high possibility that network-related equipment will not be available. Please understand.

◆Drone usage is prohibited during fireworks displays due to safety concerns.

・Once you have gathered, the bus will depart for your hotel. Arrival time is approximately 00:40 the next day.

- Introduction of itinerary attractions -

・Zenkoji Temple

Zenko-ji Temple is a famous Buddhist temple located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, with a history of more than 1,400 years. The main statue, "Ikko Sanson Amida Nyorai Statue", is considered to be one of the oldest Buddhist statues in Japan. The most eye-catching of these is the main hall, a national treasure. This wooden building not only embodies the magnificent style of traditional Japanese architecture, but is also a center of religious belief. The "Ordination Platform Tour" in the temple is an experience not to be missed. Through the dark passage under the main hall, believers grope in the dark to find the "key to paradise" connected to the Gohonzon. It is said that whoever touches the key will be able to establish a connection with the Gohonzon, making the pilgrimage to the ordination platform a unique spiritual and mental practice.

There are also many shops and restaurants around Zenko-ji Temple, offering a variety of Nagano specialties such as soba noodles and oyaki (grilled pastries), allowing visitors to enjoy local cuisine after visiting the temple and enrich their travel experience. Whether it's history, religion or culture, Zenko-ji Temple is a tourist attraction not to be missed.

・Old Karuizawa Ginza Street

Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza-dori is the most historic shopping street in the Karuizawa area. In addition to several distinctive churches, such as St. Paul's Church and Karuizawa Xiao Memorial Chapel, you can find a variety of groceries and souvenirs on the shopping street, such as jam, miso, beer, tea, Western confectionery, cakes and bread, etc. It has everything you can think of. Don't miss it!

・All-you-can-eat Kyoho grape picking

Kyoho grapes are large and sweet, with a single grape weighing about 10 to 12 grams, and a whole bunch can weigh up to 600 grams. The sugar content is as high as 18 to 20 degrees, the fruit is purple-black, the flesh is firm and juicy, the flavor is rich and has a delicate sour taste. The main production season for Kyoho is from August to October, while those grown in greenhouses are available from late May to July. When choosing, choose fruits with dark skin and a large amount of "fruit powder" (blue-white powder) on the surface, which means the fruit has good flavor and is fresh. In addition, grapes with green stems and large, full berries are usually of the best quality. Yamanashi Prefecture is also the second largest producer of Kyoho grapes in Japan. Please enjoy the freshest and highest quality Kyoho grapes here!

- Hotel Introduction -

・HOTEL KOKUSAI 21

Located within walking distance of the tourist attraction Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano City, it is easy to explore the local culture and history. It has 157 spacious and comfortable room with beautiful views.

It was the site of the IOC headquarters for the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics and is one of the premier luxury hotels in Nagano City. The room are fully equipped: Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, 500ml of natural water and air purifiers are provided to ensure the quality of accommodation. All room are non-smoking and provide a comfortable environment. Rooms on high floors overlook Nagano city and natural scenery, suitable for tourism and business accommodation. A Japanese and Western-style breakfast buffet is provided, including Nagano specialties such as "おやき" (Nagano pie) and "Sanbaiyaki" (Japanese fried chicken cutlet).