Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Display and Togakushi Power Spot Tour: 2-Day/1-Night Sightseeing Tour
- We have secured paid viewing seats for the Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Display, one of Japan's three major fireworks festivals, alongside Omagari and Tsuchiura!
- We will guide you to the rare reserved seating area on the left bank (Venue B), which is reserved for groups. You will be seated on a large leisure sheet.
- Set against the backdrop of the Shinano River, this attraction is packed with highlights, including the famous Phoenix and Niagara Falls formations!
- We will use the Shinkansen (bullet train) to and from Tokyo. We will travel to local sightseeing spots by chartered bus.
- We will also stop by Togakushi Shrine, a power spot with a history of over 2,000 years.
- To help prevent heatstroke, we provide one bottle of water per day.
- An English-speaking staff member will accompany you.
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Minimum participant requirement | 20 travelers |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Temples & shrines |
| 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.
[Regarding seating for viewing the fireworks]
- Left bank (Venue B) - Group-only seating (spectator box seats)
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 umbrellas are 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 the viewing experience more comfortable. Please be sure to take them with you when you leave. Also, please refrain from bringing tall chairs.
- Please use your camera tripod while seated in your seat, at a height lower than your head.
[About accommodation]
"Ishidaya Inn, specializing in handmade soba noodles" - Japanese-style room for 2-4 people (Togari Onsen, Nagano Prefecture)
*Please note that there is no toilet or bathroom in the room.
*Please use the shared toilets and washbasins located on each floor.
*There is a large public bath with hot springs that is available 24 hours a day. You can use it even after arriving at your accommodation.
*There is no elevator in the building. (Rooms are located on the 2nd or 3rd floor.)
*Please note that the accommodation will be 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, we ask that you refrain from participating.
[Round trip using JR Shinkansen]
This tour utilizes round-trip Shinkansen (bullet train) travel.
This tour avoids the fatigue of long bus journeys and offers a more comfortable and relaxed experience than typical bus tours. *A chartered bus will be used for transportation between the station and the fireworks venue and other tourist attractions.
[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. The fireworks are shaped like a phoenix soaring into the sky.
![[Nagaoka Fireworks - Phoenix] The Phoenix fireworks display, which stretches for 2km, is a moving spectacle accompanied by music. The fireworks are shaped like a phoenix soaring into the sky.](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)
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 (packed lunch)
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 21 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
On the first day, you will have free time after arriving at Echigo-Yuzawa Station. Please pack your luggage as compactly as possible. When sightseeing, please carry your luggage yourself or use a coin locker. We cannot store your luggage.
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.
It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to walk from the group bus parking lot to the viewing area for the fireworks display.
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. Please be aware of this in advance. We expect to arrive at your accommodation around 25:00 (1:00 AM).
The fireworks display will be held even if it rains. Please bring rain gear in case of rain. Umbrellas are not permitted in the viewing area after 5 PM, so please bring a raincoat or a plastic bag to put your belongings in.
Even if the event is canceled or postponed due to inclement weather or other reasons, the tour will still proceed as the decision will be made on the day of the fireworks display. Please note that in such cases, we will not be able to refund any fees for viewing seats, etc.
Please make sure to stay well-hydrated to prevent heatstroke. Please refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages as much as possible.
A bus guide will not be accompanying the tour. Therefore, services such as commentary on the scenery from the bus window will not be provided.
You may use a tripod, but only at a height that does not disturb other customers (up to eye level when seated). Please absolutely refrain from moving to areas other than your seat, such as aisles or stairs, to take photos.
Lunch on the second day will be Japanese soba noodles. Please inform us in advance if you have any allergies. Also, since 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.
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