After meeting your tour conductor, you begin your journey aboard the Joetsu Shinkansen Toki, traveling in Green Car seating for a relaxed and spacious ride. Departures take place between 12 and 4 PM, allowing for a comfortable start without an early morning rush. After arriving, a chartered bus takes you on a 20‑minute ride to the fireworks venue for one of Japan’s most renowned summer events. *Depending on peak‑season operating conditions, the exact departure and arrival stations (Tokyo or Ueno) will be confirmed in your final tour documents. Upon arrival, you transfer to a chartered bus to continue toward the evening’s highlight. Important: Final train details, including the exact meeting time and train number, will be confirmed one week before departure and sent via Viator chat. Please be sure to check your messages. Lunch is not included. Depending on your train schedule, we recommend eating before meeting the group or preparing food in advance to enjoy on board the Shinkansen.

The Nagaoka Fireworks Festival is renowned nationwide for its immense scale, emotional storytelling, and powerful finale launched over the Shinano River. You will watch the display from reserved chair seating set on firm ground along the riverbank’s left side, allowing you to remain comfortably seated throughout the event. A special bento dinner is included, allowing you to enjoy your evening meal at the venue. Fireworks are launched in dramatic sequences that fill the sky with color and sound, building toward a deeply moving finale that many visitors describe as unforgettable. The event proceeds even in light rain; however, heavy weather may result in cancellation based on the official organizers’ decision. After the fireworks conclude, traffic restrictions and large crowds often cause delays when departing the area. This is a normal part of attending such a major national event.

Following the fireworks, the bus continues toward Shintainai Onsen, a drive of approximately 140 minutes. Due to post‑festival traffic, arrival at the hotel is expected late at night, around 1:30 AM. You will stay at a resort set quietly among nature, offering a peaceful contrast after the excitement of the festival. The hot spring features mineral‑rich waters known locally for their soothing qualities, making it an ideal place to relax after a long but memorable day. Accommodation may be provided in a traditional Japanese‑style room, a Western‑style twin room, or a Japanese‑Western combination room, all equipped with a private bathroom and toilet. Guests can also enjoy access to a large communal bath and an open‑air hot spring, perfect for unwinding in a serene setting. Room type is assigned by the hotel and cannot be selected in advance.