Yamagata Sakata Fireworks and Dewa Sanzan Shrine Hagurosan Year of the Horse Auspicious Day Pilgrimage: 1-Night, 2-Day Sightseeing Shinkansen Tour
- Enjoy the Sakata Fireworks Festival (Yamagata Prefecture), featuring approximately 10,000 fireworks illuminating the Sea of Japan, from a paid viewing seat!
- A special moment to calm your mind at Dewa Sanzan Shrine. 2026 is the "Year of the Horse at Hagurosan," a special year that comes only once every 12 years!
- Let us take you to the Tohoku Epson Aquarium Kamo Aquarium, which boasts the world's largest number of jellyfish exhibits! It will be reopening in April 2026 after renovations.
- You can enjoy the flavors of Yamagata, such as the local dish "Imoni" (taro stew) and grape picking.
- Our tour guides may provide explanations in Japanese using a multilingual simultaneous interpretation system. This system supports various languages from around the world, including Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Italian. (Please bring your smartphone; app installation is not required.)
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The Sakata Fireworks Festival, which began in 1929, boasts a long history and captivates people with its spectacular finale.
Enjoy the spectacular fireworks display, featuring approximately 10,000 fireworks launched in total and accompanied by music, from the comfort of your seated viewing area.
On the first day, we will visit Mount Haguro, which is in the "Year of the Horse," a special year for Mount Haguro that comes around only once every 12 years, making 2026 a particularly special year. Enjoy the space that will cleanse your soul just by stepping inside, including a visit to the "Three Gods' Combined Shrine" where you can worship the gods of the three mountains.
Furthermore, you can enjoy Yamagata's local dish "Imoni" (taro stew) and a 30-minute all-you-can-eat grape buffet.
This 2-day trip, departing from and returning to Tokyo Station and accompanied by a tour guide, offers a safe and enjoyable experience, showcasing the best of Yamagata Prefecture.
[Sakata Fireworks Festival] Approximately 10,000 fireworks will be launched in total! The spectacular aerial Niagara Falls display, spanning 1.2 km, is truly breathtaking. The powerful fireworks, synchronized with music, will light up the night sky of Sakata.
![[Sakata Fireworks Festival] Approximately 10,000 fireworks will be launched in total! The spectacular aerial Niagara Falls display, spanning 1.2 km, is truly breathtaking. The powerful fireworks, synchronized with music, will light up the night sky of Sakata.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_21762/20260601080349_XMRaE/jpg)
Kamo Aquarium (Kamosui) will reopen in April 2026 after renovations! This aquarium boasts the world's largest collection of jellyfish. Enjoy a moment as if you've wandered into the universe of the sea while gazing at the fantastical jellyfish.
[Hagurosan] At the Dewa Sanzan (Three Mountains of Dewa), the year of the zodiac sign associated with each mountain is designated as a "Goen-nen" (a year of special connection). 2026 is the "Year of the Horse Goen-nen of Hagurosan," which comes around once every 12 years. It is said that "if you visit the temple in this year, you can receive 12 years' worth of blessings all at once." The Year of the Horse is said to have an auspicious meaning of "things going well," making it a special year perfect for taking a new step in life or praying for happiness! (Image: Wooden National Treasure "Hagurosan Five-Storied Pagoda")
![[Hagurosan] At the Dewa Sanzan (Three Mountains of Dewa), the year of the zodiac sign associated with each mountain is designated as a "Goen-nen" (a year of special connection). 2026 is the "Year of the Horse Goen-nen of Hagurosan," which comes around once every 12 years. It is said that "if you visit the temple in this year, you can receive 12 years' worth of blessings all at once." The Year of the Horse is said to have an auspicious meaning of "things going well," making it a special year perfect for taking a new step in life or praying for happiness! (Image: Wooden National Treasure "Hagurosan Five-Storied Pagoda")](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_21762/20260603092144_WX0MU/jpg)
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[Travel conditions]
Departure point/Destination: Tokyo/Yamagata
Trip duration: 1 night, 2 days
Transportation used: JR Shinkansen (bullet train) and chartered bus.
Bus companies operating the service: Matsuyama Kanko Bus and other equivalent contracted bus companies.
Meals: Breakfast 1 time, Lunch 1 time, Dinner 0 times
Accommodation used: Alpha One Tsuruoka equivalent [Western-style room: Single]
Minimum number of participants: 13 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 13 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 21 day(s) before the departure date
Please arrive at the designated location 5 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
The fireworks display will proceed rain or shine, but will be canceled in case of severe weather. No refunds will be given if the event is canceled.
We recommend bringing a raincoat in case it rains during the fireworks display. The use of umbrellas (rain umbrellas and parasols) is not permitted during the fireworks display.
Please note that we cannot accept requests for changes or specific seating arrangements.
Please wear comfortable, broken-in walking shoes, as there are sections of walking required from the parking lot to the Dewa Sanzan Shrine and the fireworks venue.
Due to road conditions, congestion at tourist spots, etc., it may be unavoidable that some sightseeing spots will be omitted, sightseeing time shortened, departure times moved earlier, or arrival times delayed.
Children under 11 years old are not permitted to participate.
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