Experience one of Japan’s most spectacular fireworks festivals on this 2-day tour to Suwa Lake and Kamikochi. Enjoy rare special chair seating on a pier directly in front of the launch area, offering breathtaking close-up views of the famous underwater fireworks and massive displays at the Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks. The tour also includes free time in Kamikochi, known for its refreshing summer climate and beautiful mountain scenery.
Options
2 People / 1 Room (Price per person)
3 People / 1 Room (Price per person)
4 People / 1 Room (Price per person)
The Highlight
- Experience the Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks, one of Japan’s top fireworks events in both scale and number of launches
- Enjoy rare special chair seating on a pier close to the fireworks launch area
- Be amazed by the festival’s famous and powerful underwater star mine fireworks display
- Spend 120 minutes exploring the beautiful natural scenery of Kamikochi at your own pace
- Enjoy free time to visit scenic spots such as Taisho Pond and Kappa Bridge, surrounded by the stunning Japanese Alps
- Overnight stay at Resort Inn Marion Shinano or a similar class hotel in Hakuba Himekawa (Tsugaike) Onsen
The Experience
Experience the Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks, one of Japan’s top fireworks events in both scale and number of launches
- Enjoy the spectacular Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks from special pier chair seating located right in front of the lake for an incredible close-up experience. Be amazed by the festival’s famous underwater fireworks, creating powerful bursts of light and sound across the water in a truly unforgettable summer spectacle.
Spend 120 minutes exploring the beautiful natural scenery of Kamikochi at your own pace
- Kamikochi is a scenic mountainous area located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, at an altitude of approximately 1,500 meters.
- As part of Chubu Sangaku National Park, it has been designated both a Special Place of Scenic Beauty and a Special Natural Monument of Japan.
- From the famous Kappa Bridge over the Azusa River, which flows through the valleys of the Hida Mountains (Northern Alps), visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the 3,000-meter-class Hotaka Mountain Range.
- Popular walking routes include Taisho Pond, Myojin Pond, and Tokusawa, all offering majestic landscapes. With around 1.5 million visitors annually, Kamikochi is a vibrant mountain resort where you can refresh your mind and spirit.
Overnight stay at Resort Inn Marion Shinano or a similar class hotel in Hakuba Himekawa (Tsugaike) Onsen
- Similar class accommodations may include: Sunplaza Tsugaike, Grand Jam Tsugaike, Goryukan, Cerulean Alpine, Bell Heart, Oak Forest, Villa Skore Hakuba, Hakuba Alps Hotel, Hakuba Happokan, Hakuba Esquina, Sunrise Tanne, Bell-Cour Inomata, Espoir Misawa, Hakuba Seiyokan Ougiya, Hakuba Yama no Hotel, Hakuba Hotel Hananosato, Hotel Keyaki no Ki / Nire no Ki, Hosonokan, Hotel Stelle Belle, HOTEL HAKUBA GORYU BASE, and Okanoue Hotel.
Overnight stay at Resort Inn Marion Shinano or a similar class hotel in Hakuba or Tsugaike Onsen Final hotel information will be sent by email approximately 5 days before departure
Information about Tour Place of departure and destination: From OSAKA to NAGANO 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
- 10:45Umeda (Meeting time 10:45, Departure time 11:00)
- <Bus>
- Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display Parking Lot
- <Walking>
- Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display Viewing Seats (Enjoy the spectacular and moving fireworks, said to be among the largest in Japan, including the famous underwater fireworks and star mines, from the viewing seats on the pier right in front of the fireworks!) *Fireworks will be from around 19:00 to 20:30. *Viewing seats will be chairs located directly in front of the lake.
- <Walking>
- Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display Parking Lot
- <Bus>
- 00:00Hakuba Tsugaike Onsen Resort Inn Marion Shinano or equivalent (Arrival around 24:00) *Due to traffic restrictions and congestion, arrival at the hotel may be late at night. *Your hotel will be notified by email approximately 5 days before departure.
- Include: Breakfast
- 10:00Hotel (Departure at a leisurely 10:00 AM!)
- <Bus>
- Kamikochi (Free time to explore the natural beauty of Kamikochi, including Taisho Pond and Kappa Bridge! / Approx. 120 minutes) *Enjoy the cool and relaxing mountain resort of Kamikochi to the fullest!
- Kamikochi (Free time to explore the natural beauty of Kamikochi, including Taisho Pond and Kappa Bridge! / Approx. 120 minutes) *Enjoy the cool and relaxing mountain resort of Kamikochi to the fullest!
- <Bus>
- 21:10Umeda (Arrival around 9:10 PM)
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 may still be held in rainy weather, and the tour will operate as scheduled
- The event may be cancelled in cases of severe weather such as typhoons, strong winds, or rising river conditions if fireworks launches are considered unsafe
- Unless officially cancelled before departure by the event organizers, the tour will proceed as scheduled. In some cases, the final cancellation decision may be made early on the morning of the event, and guests may be informed by the tour escort on the day
- No refunds will be provided if the fireworks festival is cancelled or postponed after the tour has departed due to sudden bad weather, including viewing seat fees
- If the fireworks festival is officially postponed before departure due to a typhoon or severe weather, the tour will be cancelled. In this case, the tour price minus the fireworks viewing ticket fee (JPY 15,000) will be refunded. Please note that 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 also the responsibility of each guest
- The number of fireworks and underwater fireworks displays are subject to change
- Guests will walk approximately 20 minutes from the parking area to the venue. Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Dinner on Day 1 is not included. Guests may purchase boxed meals or food at service areas or sightseeing stops
- Sightseeing time at each location may be shortened depending on traffic conditions
- Heavy traffic may result in a late-night hotel arrival
- For groups with an odd number of participants, bus seating may be shared with other guests
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%
