Nagaoka Fireworks Festival 3-Day Sightseeing Shinkansen Tour (Sado Island, Gold Mine, Shukunegi, and HOTEL OOSADO)
- Watch the 'Nagaoka Fireworks Festival', one of Japan's three major fireworks festivals alongside Omagari and Tsuchiura, from special viewing seats!
- Relax and enjoy the show from the rooftop of a wedding venue near the launch site.
- Bento and drinks are provided during the fireworks viewing.
- A fulfilling 3-day trip including sightseeing in Sado Island, the gold mine, and Shukunegi.
- Travel from Tokyo Station via round-trip Shinkansen Green Car.
- Tour guide commentary may be provided in Japanese using a simultaneous multilingual interpretation system. It supports languages from around the world, including Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Italian. (Please bring your smartphone; no app installation required.)
Product Info
We have secured special viewing seats at Belle Salle Nagaoka, located near the launch site, for the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival, one of Japan's three major fireworks displays. The panoramic view from the rooftop and the powerful sounds of the fireworks resonating in your body will create an unforgettable summer night. You can use the air-conditioned waiting room while waiting for the fireworks to start, ensuring a comfortable experience even in midsummer. Another great benefit is the use of the wedding venue's indoor facilities, meaning you will have access to proper restrooms rather than portable ones. Dinner includes a bento box and free-flowing drinks, allowing you to enjoy the fireworks in comfort. All-you-can-drink service, including alcohol, is included.
On the second day, after a leisurely hotel checkout, we will take a car ferry from Niigata Port to Sado. After free time for lunch, we will visit the World Cultural Heritage site, Sado Gold Mine (Sodayu Tunnel), and stay at HOTEL OOSADO in Kasugazaki Onsen.
On the final day, we will stroll through the historic Shukunegi village with a guide and enjoy a French course lunch using Sado ingredients at the traditional house restaurant, 'Oryori Anaguchi'. Afterward, we will return to Niigata by jetfoil and head to our respective destinations via Shinkansen (Green Car, reserved seat).
We invite you on a special trip where you can enjoy Japan's premier fireworks and popular tourist spots at once, with comfortable travel via round-trip Shinkansen Green Car.
【Nagaoka Fireworks Festival】
This is one of Japan's three major fireworks festivals, alongside Omagari and Tsuchiura. It is held annually on August 2nd and 3rd in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. Set against the Shinano River, approximately 20,000 fireworks are launched over two days. The large-scale displays are breathtaking, including the 'Phoenix' which spans 2 km, the 'Niagara' falls cascading from two bridges, and the massive 'Sanshakudama' shells. The 'Phoenix' is launched to pray for the recovery of the region following the 2004 Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake. It is a fireworks festival filled with emotion and power that captivates many spectators.
【About the Fireworks Viewing Area】
Left Bank (Venue B) - Belle Salle Nagaoka Rooftop Viewing Area
![[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_21989/20260603002356_Z4bvM/jpg)
[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 - 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_21989/20260603082436_SRcJv/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 - Phoenix] The Phoenix fireworks display, which stretches for 2km, is a moving spectacle accompanied by music. Shaped fireworks resembling a phoenix soaring into the sky are launched.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_21989/20260603082450_un6bq/jpg)
[Nagaoka Fireworks - Phoenix] The Phoenix fireworks display, which stretches for 2km, is a moving spectacle accompanied by music. Shaped fireworks resembling a phoenix soaring into the sky are launched.
![[Summer on Sado Island: Sado Gold Mine, a World Heritage Site] A luxurious summer trip that goes beyond just fireworks, visiting the Sōdayū Pit of the Sado Gold Mine, a World Heritage Site.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_21989/20260630081952_45Tdr/jpg)
[Summer on Sado Island: Sado Gold Mine, a World Heritage Site] A luxurious summer trip that goes beyond just fireworks, visiting the Sōdayū Pit of the Sado Gold Mine, a World Heritage Site.
![[Shukunegi] Shukunegi is a village that flourished during the Edo period thanks to its shipping industry. We will tour this precious place, where the townscape from that time remains intact, with a guide. For lunch, we will have a French course meal using Sado ingredients at "Oryori Anaguchi," a historic building within the village.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_21989/20260630032831_hRB9I/jpg)
[Shukunegi] Shukunegi is a village that flourished during the Edo period thanks to its shipping industry. We will tour this precious place, where the townscape from that time remains intact, with a guide. For lunch, we will have a French course meal using Sado ingredients at "Oryori Anaguchi," a historic building within the village.
![[Kasugazaki Onsen - HOTEL OOSADO] This hot spring resort hotel boasts a spectacular location overlooking the Sea of Japan. Situated in Kasugazaki, a famous spot for sunsets, you can enjoy the magnificent ocean and beautiful evening scenery from the open-air bath. Spend a relaxing time with seasonal flavors unique to Sado and heartwarming hospitality.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_21989/20260630032836_X4Tk2/jpg)
[Kasugazaki Onsen - HOTEL OOSADO] This hot spring resort hotel boasts a spectacular location overlooking the Sea of Japan. Situated in Kasugazaki, a famous spot for sunsets, you can enjoy the magnificent ocean and beautiful evening scenery from the open-air bath. Spend a relaxing time with seasonal flavors unique to Sado and heartwarming hospitality.
Purchase Notice
[Travel conditions]
Departure point/Destination: Tokyo / Niigata / Fukushima / Tochigi
Trip duration: 2 nights, 3 days
Transportation options: JR Shinkansen (bullet train), chartered bus, taxi, ferry
Bus companies operating the service: Okesa Kanko Bus and other equivalent contracted bus companies.
Meals: Breakfast twice, lunch once, dinner twice
Accommodation used:
Day 1: Hotel Global View Niigata
Day 2: Kasugazaki Onsen, HOTEL OOSADO
Minimum number of participants: 8 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 8 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 13 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
It takes about 40 minutes to walk from Nagaoka Station to the viewing venue. The sun can be strong, so please take precautions against the heat, such as wearing a hat or using cooling spray.
Access to the rooftop of Bernard Nagaoka requires using stairs in some areas. We regret to inform you that wheelchair access is not available.
After the fireworks display ends, you will board the bus from the Bernard Nagaoka parking lot. We are taking measures such as adjusting traffic lights around the venue to alleviate congestion, but it may take 2 to 3 hours for the bus to leave the area.
The fireworks display will generally be held even in the event of rain, so the tour will proceed as planned. Furthermore, even if the event is cancelled or postponed due to severe weather, the tour will still proceed as the decision on whether or not to hold the event 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 bring rain gear in case of rain. Umbrellas are not permitted in the spectator area after 5 PM, so please bring a raincoat or a plastic bag to put your belongings in.
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.
The temperature inside the Sado Gold Mine tunnels remains around 10 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Even in the middle of summer, it's best to bring a long-sleeved jacket.
