[Guaranteed Departure] Fireworks Day Trip Tour | Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition (Departing from Shinjuku)

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Date and time: Saturday, November 1, 2025, around 5:00 PM

Location: Sakuragawa Riverside in Sanoko, Tsuchiura City (near Gakuen Ohashi Bridge)

This traditional fireworks competition in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, has been held since 1925 (Taisho 14). It is one of the country's leading competitions, with around 60 fireworks companies from around the country competing to show off their skills. The competition is divided into three categories: rapid-fire Starmine fireworks, the launch of No. 10 fireworks, which are judged on their color and fireworks, and creative fireworks, which showcase shaped fireworks and new techniques.

Among the winners in each of the three categories, the Prime Minister's Award will be awarded to the most outstanding fireworks company that has contributed to the improvement of fireworks technology and captivated the audience. This is a major competition that also reveals the trends in fireworks for this year.

[About the fireworks display]

• We are planning the event based on current information (as of July 11, 2024). Due to requests from national and local governments, the event may be canceled or its contents may be changed.

• Please allow plenty of time to arrive at the venue to avoid road congestion before the fireworks start. You may be asked to wait until the fireworks start.

• You may have to walk approximately 15-30 minutes from the parking lot to the fireworks viewing area.

• This course will be viewed from the group box seats. Please leave the seating arrangement to us.

• Some fireworks, such as fireworks placed low in the sky or special fireworks, may not be visible.
  

• As traffic congestion is expected on surrounding roads after the fireworks display, we plan to return around midnight.
  

• Smoking is prohibited in the box seats, and chairs, tables, and tripods are not permitted.

[Things that are useful to bring]

It is useful to have a hat, jacket, flashlight, raincoat (umbrellas cannot be used at seats), wet tissues, and pocket tissues (there are temporary toilets without hand washing facilities).

[Cancellation]

• The event will proceed even if it rains lightly (it may be postponed in the event of severe weather).

• If the cancellation or postponement of the fireworks display is decided before the tour departure (the day before), the tour will be canceled. In such cases, we will contact the representative. Also, the decision to cancel the tour will be made on the day itself, and in unavoidable circumstances, the cancellation notice may be given the morning of the tour.
  If the tour has already departed, we may guide you to an alternative sightseeing spot and operate the tour. Please note that there will be no refunds for tour fare in the event of postponement or cancellation after the tour has departed.

-Important Information-

• Please note that all guides during the tour will be in Japanese only. There will be no guide-interpreters on board. However, to ensure the smooth running and safety of the tour, we will do our best to provide information (meeting point, departure time, etc.) through a translation app.

• Please observe the following rules when participating.

・Please enter your correct name and email address when making a reservation.

・Please be sure to arrive at the meeting time on the itinerary. If you arrive late, the tour will depart.

• After watching the night-time fireworks display, you will return home late at night.

After the fireworks display, you may be delayed due to road congestion, etc. You may also miss the last train. Please note that we will not be responsible for accommodation, meals, taxi fares, etc., even if your return time is significantly delayed.