[Aug16] 1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Tsuruga Lantern & 10K Fireworks

♫ HIS Special Summer Bus Tour is Here! ♫

Traveling to regional festival locations can often be congested and challenging on your own, but our convenient bus tour simplifies the experience! Sit back in a comfortable bus and enjoy a flawless trip to one of Japan's enchanting summer festivals.

★ What is the Tsuruga Lantern Floating & Grand Fireworks Festival? ★

Taking place in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, this festival is a breathtaking summer custom set against the picturesque scenery of Kehi-no-Matsubara pine grove. As darkness descends, the ocean comes alive with thousands of floating lanterns, while an impressive fireworks display erupts overhead. It is a magnificent event where the sea and sky come together in a spectacular display of light and sound.

★ The Magical & Sacred World of "Lantern Floating" (To-ro Nagashi) ★

Lantern floating is a profoundly emotional Japanese tradition where paper lanterns, lit with candles, are set adrift in rivers or the sea to honor and guide the spirits of ancestors. It is traditionally believed that the spirits of the deceased ride these lanterns across the waters to return to the realm of spirits. The warm, flickering lights shining over the dark waters create an exceptionally mystical and tranquil ambiance.

Note: If you wish to set your own lantern afloat, they can be purchased on-site for around ¥1,000 (based on last year’s pricing). You can gently release your lantern into the sea directly from the sandy beach.

★ Feast on Fresh Seafood at "Nihonkai Sakana Machi"

Before the festival, the tour will make a stop at the largest seafood market along the Sea of Japan coast! This lively market boasts over 60 colorful shops operated by local Tsuruga fisheries, offering fresh catches, seafood rice bowls (Kaisen-don), sushi, and regional souvenirs.

Special Bonus: This tour includes a ¥1,500 dining and shopping voucher that can be used at any shop within the market! Savor a delightful lunch and shop for unique local treats before proceeding to the festival grounds.

Information about tour

• Place of departure and destination: from Nagoya to Fukui
• Number of days of travel: 1 Day
• Means of transportation: BUS
• Name of bus company: Shachi Bus or others
• Meals: Dinner (Includes a ¥1,500 voucher)
• Minimum number of passengers to operate: 25 People
• Number of GUIDE: 1 (Tour conductor)

Information about tour operator

• Name: H.I.S. Co.,Ltd.
• Address: Kamiyacho Trust Tower 5F 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6905, JAPAN
• Registration number: No.724 by Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency

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Highlights

• A Grand Spectacle of Light & Sound: Experience the breathtaking sight of 10,000 fireworks lighting up the sky above Kehi-no-Matsubara, one of the largest displays along the Sea of Japan coast!
• Premium Reserved Chair Seats: Skip the crowds and savor a comfortable, unobstructed view of the fireworks from your reserved seat.
• Experience a Magical Japanese Tradition: See the ocean illuminated by floating lanterns, a stunning ritual that pays tribute to ancestral spirits. (Lanterns can be bought on-site for around ¥1,000 for those who wish to take part and float them from the beach!)
• Includes a ¥1,500 Voucher: Delight in local seafood dining and souvenir shopping at "Nihonkai Sakana Machi," the largest seafood market on the Sea of Japan coast!

Itinerary

• Nagoya Station (Meet at 13:15, Depart at 13:30) *Please gather 15 minutes before departure
• Nihonkai Sakana Machi (Approx. 90 mins) Shopping & Free Dinner at one of the largest seafood markets on the Sea of Japan coast! ★ Includes a ¥1,500 Dining/Shopping Voucher!
• Fireworks Venue: Kehi-no-Matsubara (Approx. 120 mins) Enjoy the magical lantern floating with red, blue, and yellow lights drifting on the water, followed by a spectacular and powerful display of 10,000 fireworks!
• Nagoya Station (expected arrival time: 11:00 PM~11:59PM) ※ Arrival time may be delayed due to traffic congestion or festival regulations.

Price Details

Included

• Dinner
• Air-conditioned bus
• Round-trip transportation
• Admission fee

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned

Important Information

#### 【Regarding Tour Cancellation due to rainy weather】

• Weather Policy: The fireworks display will proceed in rainy weather but may be postponed or canceled in the event of severe weather. The local organizing committee will make a final decision regarding the event’s status on the day before the scheduled date.

• Tour Operation: The tour will proceed as scheduled unless an official cancellation is announced by the organizers prior to departure. Please note that the final decision to cancel may be made by the Fireworks Executive Committee as late as the early morning of the event. In such cases, your tour conductor will notify you of the cancellation on the day of the tour.

• Refunds and Expenses: If the fireworks display is postponed or canceled before departure, the tour itself will be canceled, and you will receive a full refund of the tour fee.

• If the display is canceled after the tour has already departed, no refunds will be issued.

• Please be aware that any transportation costs incurred to reach the meeting point are the responsibility of the customer and will not be reimbursed.

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Important Notes During Bus Tour

1. Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.

2. Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.

3. As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.

4. Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.

5. Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.

6. Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.

7. 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.

9. Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.

10. Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.

11. Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.

12. Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.

13. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.

14. Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.

15. The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.

16. Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.

17. Manage your valuable belongings yourself.

18. After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.

19. Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.

20. Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when you book.

21. 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.

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 (25) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.

• Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited.

• Please note that odd-numbered groups will, in principle, share seats on the bus

• The length of stay at each location may be shortened due to traffic congestion or other unforeseen circumstances.

• The fireworks festival will proceed in rainy weather, and the tour will operate as scheduled. However, the event (and the tour) may be canceled in the case of severe weather (e.g., typhoons, strong winds, heavy rain) or rising water levels where the organizers determine it unsafe.

• Even if severe weather is expected, the tour will operate unless the organizers officially announce the cancellation before the tour departure. The final decision is made by the festival committee early in the morning on the day of the event. Therefore, the tour conductor may notify you of any cancellation on the day of the tour.

• If the fireworks festival is officially canceled before the departure day, a full refund will be issued. However, if the festival is canceled or postponed due to sudden severe weather after the tour has departed, no refunds (including reserved seating fees) will be provided.

• It takes approximately 20 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the fireworks venue. Please wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.

• Return times may be significantly delayed due to festival crowds and traffic. We cannot guarantee connections to the final public transit of the day. Any alternative transportation costs (such as taxis) will be at the customer's expense.

• Please bring your own anti-heat stroke items, such as hats, cooling sheets, or portable fans, to stay safe in the summer heat.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

• 11 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 10 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 100% cancellation fee