Niigata, Japan｜Japan's Three Major Fireworks "Nagaoka Fireworks Festival" & "Togakushi Shrine" 2-Day Tour｜Depart from Shinjuku

11:30

Arrive at the meeting point and look for the "TRAVEX TOURS" sign

Meeting place: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Oversized Vehicle Parking Lot

Meeting place: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Oversized Vehicle Parking Lot

11:50

Depart from Shinjuku to the fireworks venue

※There will be two rest stops along the way. In previous years, the number of people watching the fireworks display was about hundreds of thousands. It is not certain whether there will be enough time and supplies for shopping at the venue. It is recommended that you buy a light lunch and dinner at the local place before joining the tour.

17:00

Arrival at "Nagaoka Fireworks Venue" (free time, dining, shopping)

※It takes about 20-30 minutes to walk from the event parking lot to the fireworks seating area. There will be a lot of people on that day, so please be sure to follow the instructions of the tour leader.

Nagaoka Fireworks Festival: 19:20-21:10

Nagaoka Fireworks Festival: 19:20-21:10

22:00

After the fireworks display, please follow the tour guide's instructions and gather at the bus for departure.

※Depending on the situation of the event, passengers may be asked to return to the bus by themselves. Please understand.

※There were a lot of people on the day of the conference and communication was poor. Please be sure to keep track of the guide's location when entering or leaving the venue.

Expected to arrive at the hotel around 0:30 the next day

Hotel: "HOTEL KOKUSAI 21"

11:00

Depart from the hotel (Please prepare to meet up 15 minutes early)

11:50

Arrive at Togakushi Shrine-Nakasha area (free time & lunch, stay for about 100 minutes)

※There are many restaurants around Zhongshe, selling local specialties, so please pay attention to meal times.

※Zhongshe→Okushe Mountain Road (5 minutes by bus)

13:35

Arrive at Togakushi Shrine-Okusha Entrance (free time, stay for about 95 minutes)

※The total length of the Okusha Shrine Approach Road is approximately 2 kilometers, and a one-way walk takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Please plan your walk appropriately based on your physical strength and health condition.

①Walk for about 15 minutes from the entrance to Zuishinmon Gate (about halfway point).

② Follow Shenmen (about the halfway point) to Aoshe and Jiuzuryushe: After entering the fir forest area, the slope gradually becomes steeper, and the last section is a natural stone mixed stone staircase, which takes about 20 to 25 minutes to walk.

Kuzuryusha

19:50

Arrive near Shinjuku Central Building