【Guaranteed departure】Bus Tour from Shinjuku to Numata Fireworks Festival & Suwakyo Gorge

Join this thrilling summer bus tour from Shinjuku to witness the stunning 14th Numata Fireworks Festival in Gunma Prefecture.

Organized by the renowned fireworks company Marutamaya, this event features over 10,000 fireworks that utilize state-of-the-art technology, harmoniously coordinated with music and lighting to deliver an awe-inspiring display in the evening sky.

Participants will have a reserved seat at round tables for a delightful viewing experience while enjoying a special dinner bento from Torihei, a beloved local restaurant in Gunma. A bottle of tea and a unique Gunma-chan hand towel souvenir are also part of the package.

Prior to the fireworks, the tour will take you to the picturesque Suwakyo Gorge, celebrated as one of the most famous natural sites in Minakami Onsen. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the riverside promenade, enveloped by breathtaking valleys, crystal-clear streams, and serene natural beauty. The sight from Sasabue Bridge is particularly remarkable.

Additionally, there will be a stop at “Jack the Tart Fantasy,” a specialty store famous for its freshly baked creamy cheese tarts crafted from 100% Gunma-grown wheat and seasonal ingredients. A variety of sweets and local delicacies will be available for purchase.

Tour Operator Information

Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Department Kanto Team
Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Central Park Bldg. 11F
6-13-1 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023 JAPAN
Tel: +81- 80-9410-9390
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 Department Kanto Team
Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Central Park Bldg. 11F
6-13-1 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023 JAPAN
Tel: +81- 80-9410-9390
Opening hour: 10:00~18:00
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)

General Travel Services Manager: Kenji Nagamine
*The Tour Operations Manager is in charge of transactions related to your travel at the sales office managing your travel arrangements. Should you have any inquiries or concerns regarding the information provided by the staff about this travel contract, please feel free to reach out to the aforementioned 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

Highlights

• Experience the 14th Numata Fireworks Festival from reserved paid chair seating
• Witness an impressive fireworks display created by the famous fireworks company Marutamaya
• Enjoy over 10,000 fireworks synchronized with music and stunning light shows
• Includes a dinner bento box from Gunma’s renowned “Torihei” along with one bottled tea
• Receive a unique souvenir hand towel featuring the Gunma mascot “Gunma-chan”
• Take a leisurely stroll through the picturesque Suwakyo Gorge and appreciate the natural beauty
• Stop by “Jack the Tart Fantasy,” a well-known shop specializing in freshly baked cheese tarts
• Admire spectacular views from Sasabue Bridge, overlooking the Tone River and the Mt. Tanigawa region

Itinerary

• Meet at Shinjuku 15 minutes before departure Depart from Shinjuku at 1:20 PM
• Jack the Tart Fantasy (Shopping at a freshly baked cheese tart specialty shop)
• Suwakyo Gorge (Mini hiking experience along the scenic promenade of Suwakyo Gorge, a famous sightseeing spot in Minakami Onsen) ★ Approx. 40–50 minutes for both Jack the Tart Fantasy visit and Suwakyo stroll ★
• Numata Sports Park (Enjoy the 14th Numata Fireworks Festival featuring a collaboration of lights and music) ★ Arrive at venue around 5:30 PM / Fireworks scheduled from 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM ★
• Arrive back at Shinjuku around 11:20 PM

Price Details

Included

• Experience fees
• Japanese guide
• Air-conditioned bus
• Dinner bento

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned

Important Information

- This tour is a Japanese tour. Tour guide speaks Japanese only.

• The tour will depart at the scheduled time based on the staff’s judgment. Please be punctual and strictly observe the meeting time.
• Participant of this tour will ride with Japan local visitors.

• The stated schedule and contents are subject to change depending on road and traffic conditions.

• Depending on the number of participants, a medium-sized or small-sized bus may be used.

• The bus is not equipped with a restroom.

• Smoking is prohibited on the bus. Seat reclining is generally not permitted (except on certain courses).

• No refunds will be provided if special benefits or inclusions are not used.

• If you require special arrangements, please notify us at the time of booking. (Additional charges may apply.) We will accommodate requests within reasonable limits and may ask you to submit written details regarding your condition.

• Lost items will be kept for two weeks after the tour ends. Perishable food items or goods that are difficult to store will be disposed of immediately.

• Participation with pets is not permitted.

• Bus seats will be assigned by our company.

• In case of emergency, you may be asked to share a seat with the tour conductor. Thank you for your understanding.

• For reservations made via the internet, all tour information will be sent by email. No documents will be mailed.

• Due to the enforcement of Japan’s “Work Style Reform Act” on April 1, 2019, limits have been placed on tour conductor working hours. Meal times during the tour will also serve as the tour conductor’s break time. Additionally, the tour conductor may stay at a different accommodation from guests. During free time, guests are generally responsible for their own activities.
• Lost items will be kept for up to two weeks after the end of the tour. However, perishable food items or goods that are difficult to store will be disposed of immediately. Thank you for your understanding.
• Requests for seating, hotel smoking/non-smoking preferences, or allergy accommodations may not always be fulfilled. In some cases, we may have to decline such requests in advance after explanation.

Purchase Notice

• Lunch is not included in the tour price. Please have lunch before joining the tour.
• A short rest stop of approximately 15 minutes will be made at a service area/rest area on the way, where guests may purchase food if desired.
• Dinner bento boxes will be distributed at the fireworks venue.
• The fireworks festival will generally proceed in rainy weather; however, it may be postponed or canceled due to severe weather conditions.

If the festival cancellation or postponement is decided by the day before departure, the tour will also be canceled and the tour fee will be fully refunded.

• If the fireworks festival is canceled or postponed after the tour has already departed, guests will be taken to alternative sightseeing locations. In this case, the equivalent cost of the fireworks viewing seat will be refunded, but transportation and other tour expenses will not be refunded.
• If the fireworks festival is canceled after the show has already started, no refunds will be provided.
• The cancellation decision may be made on the morning of departure day. Guests will be contacted as soon as confirmation is received. Please note that transportation expenses to the meeting point cannot be reimbursed if guests are already en route.
• The fireworks event may also be canceled or modified due to requests from national or local government authorities.
• Due to traffic conditions, the bus may need to wait before entering or departing the venue area.
• Fireworks viewing seats cannot be selected in advance. Seat assignments will be provided by the tour conductor on the day of the tour.
• Bringing personal tables or chairs into the fireworks venue is prohibited. Please do not place belongings in walkways or obstruct passage areas.
• Camera tripods are permitted only if the total height, including the camera, does not exceed 120 cm.
• Viewing seats are shared round-table seats with up to 6 guests per table.
• Umbrellas are not permitted in the viewing seating area. Please prepare rain gear such as raincoats, waterproof shoes, appropriate clothing, and towels.
• There will be approximately a 20-minute walk from the parking area to the fireworks venue. Please wear comfortable walking shoes such as sneakers.
• As the tour departs after the fireworks show ends, arrival back in Shinjuku is expected late at night.

In the event of traffic delays causing missed public transportation connections, any taxi fares or accommodation costs will be the responsibility of each guest.

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