Experience one of Japan’s most spectacular summer events on this 2-day Kumano tour! Enjoy the breathtaking Kumano Grand Fireworks Festival with around 10,000 fireworks viewed from special close-up seats. Witness the famous fan-shaped “Onigajo Grand Fireworks” over the UNESCO World Heritage site Onigajo. The tour also includes visits to sacred World Heritage sites in Nachi and Kumano, plus a stay at Hotel Urashima, famous for its dramatic cave hot spring baths.
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The Highlight
- Experience the spectacular Kumano Grand Fireworks Festival with approximately 10,000 fireworks
- Visit the sacred Kumano region, known as the origin of Japan’s pilgrimage culture
- Discover the spiritual power spot Nachi Falls and enjoy a walk along the historic Kumano Kodo trail
- Relax with a short break at Wakaya Honten after visiting Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine
- Stay overnight at Hotel Urashima in Nanki Katsuura Onsen
The Experience
Experience the spectacular Kumano Grand Fireworks Festival with approximately 10,000 fireworks
- Paid Seating Available: Enjoy the fireworks from a premium paid viewing area! (Please note: These are ground seating spots using blue tarps for up to 4 people, not chair seating).
- A Historic Event: Boasting over 300 years of history, the Kumano Fireworks Festival is one of Japan's premier fireworks events, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors annually to witness a massive showcase of roughly 10,000 fireworks.
- The 3 Major Highlights:
- Marine Explosions: A thrilling spectacle where fireworks are launched directly into the water from a boat speeding at full throttle, blooming into massive semicircles over the ocean.
- The 250kg Three-Sanjaku Shell: An enormous 250kg firework shell detonates on the water, painting the sea with an overwhelming, giant burst spanning 600 meters in diameter.
- Onigajo Grand Display: Utilizing the rocky cliffs and caves of "Onigajo"—a designated national scenic spot and natural monument—this jaw-dropping finale unleashes blasts and roars so powerful they mimic the sensation of a magnitude 7 earthquake.
Visit the sacred Kumano region, known as the origin of Japan’s pilgrimage culture
Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine
- One of the three sacred Kumano shrines, known for its striking vermilion-colored shrine buildings. Within the shrine grounds stands the sacred “Nagi Tree,” a nationally designated natural monument said to be over 1,000 years old.
Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine / Seiganto-ji Temple
- See Japan’s largest omikuji fortune slip and lucky charms featuring the Yatagarasu, the three-legged crow symbol also used in the logo of the Japan Football Association.
- The plaza at Seiganto-ji is also a famous photo spot where you can capture both the three-story pagoda and Nachi Falls in one breathtaking view.
The “Kumano Sanzan” refers collectively to three shrines and one temple: Kumano Hayatama Taisha in Shingu City, Kumano Hongu Taisha in Tanabe City, and Kumano Nachi Taisha together with Seiganto-ji Temple in Nachikatsuura Town. This tour does not visit Kumano Hongu Taisha.
World Heritage Site: Nachi Falls / Hiro Shrine
- At 133 meters tall, Nachi Falls is Japan’s tallest single-drop waterfall and one of the country’s three most famous waterfalls. The waterfall is worshipped as the sacred object of Hiro Shrine, an auxiliary shrine of Kumano Nachi Taisha.
World Heritage Site: Kumano Kodo Daimonzaka
- Walk along the historic Kumano Kodo Daimonzaka trail, the entrance to the UNESCO World Heritage zone, lined with towering cedar trees, including the famous 800-year-old “Meoto Cedar Trees.” Enjoy a scenic walking experience through the spiritual atmosphere and rich nature of Kumano.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes, as Daimonzaka includes approximately 15 minutes of uphill walking on stone-paved paths and stairs. Guests who do not wish to participate may travel by bus instead.
Relax with a short break at Wakaya Honten after visiting Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine
- Enjoy a complimentary serving of the popular “Otaki Mochi” rice cake and tea during the tour! You’ll also have free time to shop for local souvenirs. Meal contents may change depending on ingredient availability.
Stay overnight at Hotel Urashima in Nanki Katsuura Onsen
- Famous for the spectacular “Bokido” cave hot spring, naturally formed inside a seaside cavern created by uplifted coastal rock formations
- Enjoy visiting five different hot spring baths throughout the hotel, each with its own unique atmosphere
- Relax in natural open-air hot springs overlooking the Pacific Ocean
- Breakfast buffet featuring local specialties made with regional ingredients
- Complimentary light alcoholic drinks, including draft beer and sparkling wine, are also available at the breakfast buffet
- Hotel Urashima features Japan’s longest escalator and two natural cave hot springs, offering plenty to explore during your stay
Guest Room Information
- Room type will be assigned by the hotel (with bath and toilet)
- Japanese-style, Western-style, or Japanese-Western style room
- All guest rooms are non-smoking; please use designated smoking areas only
Information about Tour Place of departure and destination: From OSAKA to MIE / WAKAYAMA Number of days of travel: 2 days Means of transportation: Bus Name of bus company: International Motor Vehicles Osaka or equivalent Meal(s): 1 Breakfast 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
Itinerary
- 07:45Umeda (Meeting time 7:45, Departure time 8:00)
- <Bus>
- Fireworks display parking lot (scheduled for around 14:00)
- <Walking/approx. 40-50 minutes>
- Shichiri Mihama Fireworks Display Venue (Approximately 10,000 fireworks will shake the entire venue with their loud bangs and blasts! Enjoy the spectacular fireworks from the "paid beach seats" close to the launch site! There are plenty of highlights, including the beautiful "three-foot diameter sea-exploding fireworks" that spread to a diameter of 600m, and the powerful "Onigajo Grand Fireworks" which is said to feel like an earthquake of magnitude 7!)
- <Walking Walking/Approx. 40-50 minutes >
- Fireworks Display Parking Lot
- <Bus>
- 00:00Hotel Urashima (Around 24:00) *Enjoy the free-flowing hot spring with a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean♪ *Also enjoy the spectacular cave bath "Bokido," a unique experience you won't find at other hot spring resorts♪ *Enjoy touring the five different baths within the hotel, each with its own distinct characteristict
- Include: Breakfast
- 10:00Hotel (Departure 10:00) *Relaxing departure at 10:00 *Enjoy a buffet breakfast featuring local cuisine made with local ingredients♪
- <Private Transfer Boat> Travel by Urashima Maru / Approx. 5 minutes
- Hotel Urashima Pier
- <Bus>
- World Heritage Site ① Kumano Kodo Daimonzaka (A short experience of the Kumano Kodo, where 800-year-old twin cedar trees stand tall / Approx. 30 minutes)
- World Heritage Site ② Nachi Falls / Hiro Shrine (A 133-meter drop! Enjoy viewing one of Japan's three most famous waterfalls / Approx. 40 minutes)
- World Heritage Site ③ Seiganto-ji Temple / ④ Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine (A visit to the center of Kumano faith where shrines and temples are adjacent / Approx. 70 minutes)
- Wakaya Main Store (Shopping for Nachi souvenirs and sampling Otaki Mochi / Approx. 20 minutes)
- World Heritage Site ⑤ Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine (A visit to the grand shrine in Shingu City, one of the three Kumano shrines / Approx. 25 minutes)
- Hashigui-iwa Rocks <View from the car window> (Enjoy the mystical and breathtaking scenery created by nature from the car window) *This is a guided tour from the car window; there will be no disembarking for sightseeing.
- <Bus>
- 19:45Umeda (around 19:45)
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.
- Access to shrines and temples may occasionally be restricted due to religious ceremonies or special events
- Please wear comfortable clothing and non-slip walking shoes, as some areas include uneven paths, stone steps, and stairs
- Depending on the schedule, there may not be enough time to purchase amulets or receive temple stamps (goshuin). Shop operating hours may also change without notice
- Lunch is not included in this tour. On Day 1, please prepare your own meal before departure or during rest stops along the way. On Day 2, lunch can be purchased near Nachi Taisha or at a rest stop
- Dinner on Day 1 is free time. Guests may purchase food individually at service areas or local festival stalls
- Heavy traffic may result in a late-night hotel arrival
Important Booking Information
Fireworks Festival Information
- Event details are subject to change without prior notice
- The fireworks festival will operate in rainy weather, and the tour will proceed as scheduled. However, the event may be cancelled in cases of severe weather such as typhoons, strong winds, or rising river conditions
- Unless officially cancelled before departure, the tour will operate as scheduled. In some cases, the final cancellation decision may be made on the morning of the event, and announcements may be provided by the tour escort on the day
- No refunds will be provided if the fireworks festival is cancelled or postponed after tour departure due to sudden bad weather
- The walk from the parking area to the viewing seats takes approximately 40–50 minutes
- Viewing seats are blue-sheet ground seating (1 sheet shared by 4 guests), not chair seating. Bringing a cushion or bath towel is recommended for comfort
- Guests may need to wait outdoors under strong sunlight before the event begins. Please bring your own heat protection items and stay hydrated
- If the fireworks festival is cancelled or postponed before the day prior to departure, the equivalent viewing seat fee (JPY 3,000) will be refunded. The tour itself will not be postponed. If the event is postponed, tickets may be mailed upon request
- If the fireworks festival is cancelled after the tour has departed, no refunds will be issued. Transportation costs to and from the meeting point are the responsibility of each guest
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%
