Available only on November 9 (Sun)! Enjoy the dazzling fireworks of the 78th Awaji Island Festival from a cruise ship gliding across the sea! This special tour also includes a lavish lunch buffet at Grand Nikko Awaji, featuring around 50 delicious dishes to savor before the night sky lights up in color.
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The Highlight
- Enjoy a relaxing cruise and watch the beautiful fireworks light up the night sky from the ship!
- Savor a lavish lunch buffet at Grand Nikko Awaji, featuring around 50 dishes made with fresh local ingredients from Awaji Island!
- Visit Tako Senbei no Sato, a popular local spot where you can see how Awaji’s famous octopus rice crackers are made and shop for souvenirs!
The Experience
Fireworks Viewing Cruise
- Board a cruise for the 78th Awaji Island Festival fireworks with the launch time planned for 18:00–18:30, subject to operational changes on the day.
- Seating on board is free (no advance seat assignment), and fireworks are viewed standing from the deck at a safe distance; the sound may not be audible depending on conditions.
- For safety reasons, viewing is not at close range; the operating vessel is planned to be “Nippon Maru,” though operations may change.
Grand Nikko Awaji Lunch Buffet (about 50 items)
- Enjoy a lunch buffet featuring plentiful Awaji Island ingredients, desserts, and chef’s recommendations prepared in an open kitchen at restaurant “Coccolare,” known for its bright, open atmosphere.
- The buffet offers diverse dishes and sweets using local ingredients; service and lineup may vary by day and hotel operations.
Tako Senbei no Sato
- Visit the direct-from-factory outlet for Awaji’s famous octopus rice crackers, with opportunities for factory viewing, tastings, and shopping for souvenirs.
- Factory viewing may be unavailable when the line is stopped; please understand operations can vary by day.
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Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 16F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN 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 Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444 Opening hour:10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Eri Tomiyama *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
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 11:45Umeda (Meet 11:30 / Depart 11:45)
- Grand Nikko Awaji (about 50-item lunch buffet using Awaji ingredients, approx. 60 min)
- Tako Senbei no Sato (factory viewing and shopping, approx. 30 min)
- Tsuna Port. ~ Fireworks Viewing Cruise (approx. 120 min), with fireworks launch planned for around 18:00–18:30, subject to change. ~ Tsuna Port
- 21:15Umeda (arrive around 21:15)
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.
- For groups with an odd number of participants, please note that bus seating will generally be shared with others.
- Due to traffic or other factors, the length of stay at each location may be shortened. Also, arrival time back at the starting point may be significantly delayed; thank you for your understanding.
- The order of the itinerary is subject to change.
- The fireworks festival may be canceled in case of inclement weather or similar circumstances.
- If the cruise is canceled on the day of departure, a refund equivalent to the cruise fare will be provided.
- Seating on the cruise ship is not assigned in advance; all seats are unreserved. Fireworks are viewed while standing on the deck.
- You may bring light snacks onto the cruise ship; however, there are no tables available.
- Please cooperate by taking any trash from items brought onboard back with you.
- There are no onboard sales on the cruise ship.
- For safety reasons, the fireworks will not be viewed up close, and the sound may not be audible. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
- 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 21 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 20 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, will charge 50%
