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Japan’s Best Starry Sky Night Tour with 1 Million Soap Bubbles & Obara’s 10,000 Cherry Blossoms and Autumn Leaves Enjoy the nostalgic streetscape of Magome Post Town.
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The Highlight
- Exclusive for HIS Customers! Enjoy a private Japan’s Best Starry Sky Night Tour in Achi Village.
- Special 2026 Event: Experience a magical nightscape created by 1 million soap bubbles dancing beneath the starry sky.
- ★Make Your Own Starry Sky Lantern! A DIY lantern kit is included.
- Discover the breath-taking mystery and vibrant autumn colors of Yumori Valley.
- Exclusive Dinner in Nostalgic Magome: Shinshu Apple Beef & Chestnut Rice
The Experience
★Special Private Starry Sky Viewing Event
Other tours ・Obara Shikizakura × Toki Premium Outlets ・Obara Shikizakura × Magome ・Korankei × Sukiyaki Dinner ・Tsukechi Gorge × Making Kurikinton
Nagano Prefecture’s Achi Village was once ranked No. 1 in Japan as the place where the stars shine most brightly by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment (※1). Surrounded by mountains on all sides, the village is protected from light pollution, allowing you to enjoy a breathtakingly clear, star-filled sky.
During the Starry Sky Night Tour, ride a gondola up to the mountaintop at an altitude of 1,400 m. During the star-gazing session, all lights at the venue are switched off, revealing countless stars that seem close enough to touch. Enjoy a magical starry sky experience unlike anything you can experience in the city!
※1) In 2006, Achi Village was selected as No. 1 among locations suitable for stargazing in the Ministry of the Environment’s nationwide Star Watching Network survey. It also received the Minister of the Environment Award (Group Award) at the 29th Nagano Prefecture Minamimaki Village Competition in 2017.
※ Temperatures at the mountaintop can be extremely cold due to the high altitude. Please prepare warm clothing. ※ Stargazing takes place while seated on the grass. We recommend bringing a mat or ground sheet to sit on.
A Magical Collaboration of 1 Million Soap Bubbles & the Starry Sky
- This special event features a spectacular soap bubble show, with 1 million soap bubbles floating across the night sky!
- Enjoy a one-of-a-kind magical world created by the breathtaking starry sky of Achi Village, Nagano, renowned as a place where the stars shine brightest according to Japan’s Ministry of the Environment, combined with countless soap bubbles sparkling in the light.
- Featuring Awabito, a popular professional soap bubble performance group! Experience a spectacular night sky filled with dazzling lights and countless shimmering bubbles.
Create Your Own Starry Sky Lantern
- As a special bonus exclusively for this event, you’ll receive a DIY Starry Sky Handheld Lantern Kit♪
- With its cute and charming design, simply light up the star and moon patterns while strolling through the highlands at night. The lantern creates a magical atmosphere and makes for the perfect photo opportunity!
- Enjoy the exclusive HIS private event with your very own Starry Sky Lantern in hand.
Included: Starry Sky Lantern Kit (LED light and batteries included)
※ The lantern can be assembled easily without glue, scissors, or a cutter, making it safe and convenient to create.
Yumori Valley: Surrounded by overwhelming natural beauty
Along the walking paths around Ryujin Falls within the valley, you can enjoy a scenic walk taking in the autumn foliage and crystal-clear streams while visiting Ryujin Shrine, Momiji Bridge, and the visitor center. Designated as one of Gifu Prefecture’s famous waters, Ryujin Falls is legend to be home to a white dragon, with its waters rumored to change color seven times a day. The pure, crystal-clear water and cobalt-blue waterfall basin create an atmosphere of deep mystery and beauty!
Magome-juku: Tour-Exclusive Special Dinner
Step into Magome-juku, a nostalgic world that feels as if you’ve traveled back in time. Along the stone-paved slope, the town is lined with shops selling freshly baked rice crackers, oyaki, gohei mochi, and souvenirs—making it a perfect spot for strolling and enjoying local snacks. Escape the everyday routine, feel the gentle breeze, and enjoy a relaxing time away from the city in this post town filled with nostalgic charm.
Menu ・Shinshu Apple Beef ・Yubunesawa Salmon Sashimi ・Matsutake Mushroom Chawanmushi (Savory Egg Custard) ・Soba Noodles ・Chestnut Rice (Upgraded from regular white rice!) ・Miso Soup & Japanese Pickles
☆“Shinshu Beef raised on apples” features melting tenderness, along with a smooth, sweet flavor and rich aroma. Meat quality, fat quality, and marbling are the three key elements in selecting fine beef—and "Shinshu Beef raised on apples" balances all three to perfection.
Information about tour Place of departure and destination: From Nagoya to Nagano, Aichi Number of days of travel: 1 day Means of transportation: Bus Name of bus company: Shachi Bus Co., Ltd. or equivalent Meal(s): NO Minimum number of passengers to operate: 20 Number of GUIDE：1
Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Department Name: Chubu Sales Headquarters Address: Dainagoya Building 16F, 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, JAPAN, 450-6416 Registration No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Contact Information Department Name: Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Chubu Team Address: Dainagoya Building 16F, 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, JAPAN, 450-6416 Tel: +81- 50-1752-8429 Opening hour: 10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Kaku Imamura *The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
Please read and understand the Terms and Conditions below. Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract
Itinerary
- 12:15Nagoya Station (Meet at 12:15; Depart at 12:30)
- Yumori Valley & Ryujin Falls (Stroll through one of Japan's top hidden gems surrounded by overwhelming natural beauty, featuring over 15,000 vibrant maple trees and a stunning waterfall tied to dragon legends / Approx. 60 min.)
- Magome-juku (Stroll through the post town along the nostalgic stone-paved slope / Approx. 60 min.)
- Magomekan (Enjoy a tour-exclusive special dinner featuring Shinshu Apple Beef, chestnut sticky rice, and more / Approx. 60 min.)
- Heavens Sonohara – Mountain Base Station
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- Summit Station ★ Stargazing & Night Bubble Show in a private area reserved exclusively for HIS guests ★ ★ Concurrent events: "Starry Sky Lanterns" and moon viewing ★
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- Mountain Base Station
- 23:00Nagoya Station (Scheduled arrival between 22:30 and 23:00)
Price Details
Add-on Items
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
- This is not a private tour; you will enjoy the tour with other guests. & If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
- The peak autumn foliage season may vary depending on weather conditions. The tour will operate regardless of the foliage conditions.
- The stars may not be visible due to weather conditions. Even in rainy or snowy weather, the stargazing event will proceed if the gondola is operating. If the gondola is suspended due to strong winds or severe weather, the gondola fee will be refunded.
- No chairs are provided during the stargazing session. Please bring your own mat or something suitable to sit on.
- The mountaintop at Heavens Sonohara is at a high altitude and can be extremely cold. Please bring warm clothing or a jacket.
- Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking.
Important Booking Information
Important Notes During Bus Tour
- Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.
- Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.
- As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
- Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.
- Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.
- Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.
- Latecomers who wish to rejoin the group will be responsible for all transportation fees. 8.Please wear the sticker provided by the tour guide visibly.
- Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.
- Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.
- Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.
- Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.
- Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.
- Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.
- Manage your valuable belongings yourself.
- After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.
- Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.
- Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when you book.
- If you fail to follow these regulations and cause a disturbance on the bus, you may be asked to leave the bus, even during the tour.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)
