Tour Confirmed! 3-Day Japanese Summer Festival Tour | Includes 2 Nights' Stay at a Hot Spring Hotel: Aomori Nebuta Festival and Akita Kanto Festival (Departing from Tokyo)
- This high-quality and reliable Japan tour is planned by Club Tourism, a major Japanese travel company with over 70 years of history. A team renowned for their hospitality accompanies the tour, earning high praise from customers of all nationalities.
- The tour is conducted in Japanese, but we have many participants from Taiwan and Hong Kong, so even first-timers can participate with confidence.
- Enjoy watching two of Tohoku's most representative summer festivals from the viewing stands.
- The Aomori Nebuta Festival, a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, features giant Nebuta floats of light and awe that illuminate the night sky.
- A fantastical sight as approximately 280 Kanto lanterns sway in the night sky! Experience the traditional craftsmanship at the Akita Kanto Festival.
- We will guide you to Kakunodate, a town reminiscent of a small Kyoto, and Koiwai Farm.
- I stayed at a hot spring hotel for both nights.
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Seasonal | Summer Festival |
| Sightseeing type | Bus tour |
| Transport | Bus tour |
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[Travel conditions]
Departure point/Destination: Tokyo, Aomori/Iwate/Akita
Trip duration: 2 nights, 3 days
Transportation used: Chartered bus
Bus company: Iwate Kotsu or equivalent
Meal plan: Breakfast 2 times, Lunch 0 times, Dinner 0 times
Accommodation used:
First night: Hotel Kazuno [A] Japanese-style room, Japanese/Western-style room, Western-style room (single, twin / with bath and toilet)
Second night: Shizukuishi Prince Hotel [B] Western-style room (twin/with bath and toilet)
*For bookings of 3 or more people per room, an extra bed may be used. Due to the festival season, we cannot guarantee specific bed assignments. Thank you for your understanding.
*Please note that due to the summer festival being the busiest time of the year, we are unable to accommodate any requests regarding room type (guarantee of Japanese-style room, Western-style room, or Japanese-Western style room; guarantee of a view; guarantee of non-smoking or smoking room).
Minimum number of participants: 2
Tour guide: 1
Guide: 0 (Guidance will be in Japanese) *A licensed tour guide will not accompany the tour.
[Travel planning/execution]
Company Name: Club Tourism International Inc
Address: 1-9-6 Edagawa, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Registration Number: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 1693
Affiliated travel industry association: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) Regular Member
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KKDAY JAPAN Co., Ltd.
2nd Floor, WESTALL Yotsuya Building, 1-22-5 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004, Japan
Registered Travel Agency No. 2045, Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency
Member organization: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Reminders
A minimum of 2 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
Lunch will be on the train on the outbound journey. Please purchase your own lunch before the meeting point and bring it with you.
The order of the itinerary may be changed.
Even when booking for two or more people, train seats may not be adjacent or may be separated. Please be aware of this in advance.
This plan is based on information available as of February 1, 2026. Please note that events may be unavoidably cancelled or the content may be changed due to requests from the national or local government.
While there is a possibility of cancellation in case of severe weather, the event will generally proceed rain or shine. If you cancel due to rain, the usual cancellation fee will apply. No refunds will be given if the festival is cancelled after the tour has departed.
After watching the festival, you will be transported to the hotel by bus, so please be aware that there may be significant delays depending on traffic conditions on the day. [Schedule] Day 1: Around 24:00 Day 2: Around 24:00 *This may vary depending on traffic conditions such as congestion after the festival ends.
Due to bus operating regulations, depending on the Shinkansen (bullet train) schedule we have secured, you may have to wait for a long time at Morioka Station before the bus departs. We appreciate your cooperation for safe operation.
A fee of 1,500 yen per meal will be charged for any changes to the meal plan due to food allergies, religious reasons, etc., and any difference in price will be charged at actual cost. Please notify us at least 14 days before your departure date.
Your room at Hotel Kazuno for the first night is available until 10:00 AM. Please note that you will be asked to wait in the common room until your departure time. *Hotel departure is scheduled for 10:30 AM.
FAQ
The Aomori Nebuta Festival typically runs from August 2nd to 7th each year. While the specific dates for each event can vary slightly, the main parades with the giant illuminated Nebuta floats usually occur from August 3rd to 6th, offering the most spectacular viewing experience. The final day often features a daytime parade and a fireworks display.
The Aomori Nebuta Festival is a designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, renowned for its giant illuminated Nebuta floats depicting brave warriors and mythical figures. These powerful, colorful floats are paraded through the streets at night, accompanied by lively music and dancers (haneto) who chant and leap, creating an incredibly energetic and visually stunning spectacle.
The Akita Kanto Festival is typically held annually from August 3rd to 6th. During these evenings, the main highlight is the night parade, where performers demonstrate incredible balance by hoisting long Kanto poles, adorned with numerous lanterns, high into the air. This creates a mesmerizing, dreamlike scene against the night sky.
The Akita Kanto Festival is unique for its breathtaking display of skill and balance. Performers masterfully hoist and maneuver incredibly long Kanto poles, adorned with up to 46 lanterns, using only their foreheads, shoulders, and hips. The sight of approximately 280 poles swaying gracefully against the night sky, resembling golden rice stalks, is a truly fantastic and deeply traditional cultural experience.
While it is possible to view both the Aomori Nebuta Festival and Akita Kanto Festival from general standing areas, having reserved seating significantly enhances the viewing experience, offering unobstructed views. Many tours, including those on KKday, provide reserved seats as part of the package, ensuring comfortable and convenient access to the parade action. Booking through KKday can offer the benefit of securing these prime viewing spots in advance.
Beyond the vibrant festivals, this tour takes you to other notable Tohoku destinations. You'll visit Kakunodate, often called 'Little Kyoto' for its well-preserved samurai district and beautiful architecture. Additionally, the tour includes Koiwai Farm, a vast, picturesque agricultural park where visitors can enjoy nature, interact with animals, and sample local produce.
The Aomori Nebuta Festival is characterized by its powerful, dynamic energy, with huge, illuminated floats and enthusiastic dancers. In contrast, the Akita Kanto Festival focuses on impressive displays of skill and balance, as performers carry and maneuver tall Kanto poles adorned with lanterns, creating a more elegant and ethereal spectacle against the night sky.
This high-quality tour provides a dedicated tour leader, praised for their hospitality, who accompanies guests throughout the journey. While the primary guidance is in Japanese, the tour is designed to be welcoming for international participants, including those from Taiwan and Hong Kong, ensuring first-time visitors can enjoy the experience comfortably and with peace of mind.
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