Experience one of Japan’s top three competitive fireworks festivals from reserved chair seating, featuring spectacular works by leading fireworks artisans from across the country.
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The Highlight
- Enjoy the famous Ise Grand Shrine National Fireworks Festival from paid reserved chair seats
- Witness one of Japan’s Three Great Competitive Fireworks Festivals
- See high-level artistic fireworks created by selected fireworks masters from all over Japan
- Experience impressive creative fireworks and powerful wide starmines lighting up the night sky
- Convenient round-trip night bus tour departing from and returning to Osaka (Umeda)
The Experience
The Ise Grand Shrine National Fireworks Festival is one of Japan’s most prestigious competitive fireworks events and the only fireworks festival dedicated to offering fireworks to Ise Grand Shrine. Every year, top fireworks artisans from across Japan gather in Ise to present their finest creations and pray for safety in the coming fireworks season.
Selected fireworks masters from regions ranging from Akita in northern Japan to Kagoshima in the south compete by showcasing their advanced techniques and artistic performances in the night sky above Ise. The competition features sophisticated “core-shell” fireworks, original creative fireworks, and dynamic wide starmines that create an unforgettable finale.
This highly acclaimed event is known for its exceptional quality and breathtaking performances, making it one of the premier fireworks festivals in Japan.
Information about Tour Place of departure and destination: From Osaka to MIE Number of days of travel: Night Bus Tour Means of transportation: Bus Name of bus company: International Motor Vehicles Osaka or equivalent Meal(s): 0 Minimum number of passengers to operate. 20 Number of GUIDE：1
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
Language of Audio Guide Device
- English
Itinerary
- 14:30Umeda Meeting Time: 14:15 Departure: 14:30
- Arrive at the fireworks festival bus parking area Walk approximately 30–40 minutes to the venue
- Ise Grand Shrine National Fireworks Festival Venue (around Miyagawa Riverside Park) Enjoy the fireworks festival from reserved paid chair seating Approx. 100 minutes
- Walk approximately 30–40 minutes back to the bus parking area Depart by bus
- Arrive back at Umeda by bus Estimated arrival time: around 00:00–00:20
Price Details
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).
- Eligibility: This tour is not valid for Japanese nationals. It is available to overseas tourists only.
- 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 fireworks festival program and schedule are subject to change without prior notice.
- Due to traffic congestion and road conditions, the stay duration at the venue may be shortened.
- After the fireworks display ends, passengers may be asked to wait on the bus for approximately one hour until traffic restrictions are lifted.
- Please note that it may take approximately 30–40 minutes on foot from the parking area to the fireworks venue. As some paths are unpaved, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- The tour will operate even in rainy weather, as the fireworks festival is generally held rain or shine. However, the event may be canceled in cases of severe weather such as typhoons, strong winds, heavy rain, or dangerous river conditions. Even if severe weather conditions are expected, the tour will proceed unless the fireworks festival organizer officially announces the cancellation before the tour departure. In some cases, the final cancellation decision may be made early in the morning on the event day, and participants may be informed by the tour conductor on the day itself. If the fireworks festival is canceled or postponed due to sudden bad weather after the tour has departed, no refunds will be provided, including seating fees and other tour costs.
- If the fireworks festival cancellation is confirmed by the day before departure, the tour price will be refunded minus the fireworks viewing seat fee equivalent (JPY 4,000). Please note that no refunds will be made if the cancellation occurs after the tour has departed. Transportation expenses to the meeting point are the responsibility of the customer. Please bring your own items for heatstroke prevention, such as hats, cooling towels, drinks, or portable fans.
- As this is a fireworks viewing tour, the return time will be after midnight (around 24:00 or later). Depending on traffic and congestion conditions, you may not be able to connect to the last available public transportation service. In such cases, additional transportation expenses such as taxi fares will be at the customer’s own expense. Please check your transportation options in advance and make alternative arrangements if necessary.
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%
