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- Itinerary Introduction -

・Nagaoka Fireworks Festival

The Nagaoka Fireworks Festival is one of the three major fireworks festivals in Japan. The local fireworks festival has a long history and has been held since the beginning of the 20th century. Until 1951, in order to commemorate the deceased of the Nagaoka air raid on August 1, 1945 and to pray for the local reconstruction after the war, a grand fireworks festival was held every year on August 2 and 3, which has continued to this day. The fireworks festival was held on the banks of the Shinano River and opened with white "white chrysanthemum" fireworks to comfort the dead who died in the air raid. The most famous fireworks in the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival is the huge "three-foot-tama", which can reach a diameter of 650 meters after exploding in the sky. It is currently the largest fireworks that can be made! In addition, the sea of ​​fireworks that explodes quickly and densely like Niagara Falls is so powerful that it is like hanging a magnificent bridge in the sky, lighting up the bright night sky, which is even more unforgettable. The last one is the "Reconstruction Prayer Fireworks Phoenix" which symbolizes revival. Fireworks are launched from 6 locations at the same time and bloom in the air at the same time, like a phoenix spreading its wings. People at the scene will be shocked beyond words and immersed in the magnificent space created by the fireworks!

＊Once you arrive at the venue, your guide will lead you to your designated seat.

* Before the fireworks display begins, you can move around freely and go to the nearby night market to buy local delicacies.

＊The fireworks display will be crowded, so please be sure to keep your valuables with you.

＊We will arrange tables and chairs for you at venue B. Please note that the seat positions will be arranged by our company.

【Notes on attending fireworks displays】

If you are attending a fireworks display in Japan for the first time, please refer to the following suggestions:

＊The fireworks display is held in the summer, and there is free time before the opening. Since it is summer, it is recommended to prepare for sun protection.

＊The fireworks display will be held on the riverside and on the grassy area, so please prepare insect repellent spray.

* Although there are trash cans at the venue, the event is very crowded every year, so please be sure to bring your own trash bags, toilet paper, wet wipes and other cleaning supplies.

＊The fireworks display will continue until the evening, so please prepare relevant lighting equipment just in case.

＊Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes on the day of the fireworks display.

＊On the day of the fireworks display, there will be hundreds of thousands of people flocking to the venue, so there is a high possibility that network-related equipment will not be available. Please understand.

＊After the gathering, the bus will depart for the hotel. The arrival time is about 0:30-1:30 the next day.

・Old Karuizawa Ginza Street

Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza-dori is the most historic shopping street in the Karuizawa area. In addition to several distinctive churches, such as St. Paul's Church and Karuizawa Xiao Memorial Chapel, you can find a variety of groceries and souvenirs on the shopping street, such as jam, miso, beer, tea, Western confectionery, cakes and bread, etc. Don't miss it!

・Shaolin Mountain Bodhidharma Temple

Daruma-ji Temple is a Zen temple affiliated with the Obaku sect in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. It is located on the northern slope of the Nona Hill. The mountain is called Shaolin Mountain. This temple is regarded as the birthplace of "good luck Daruma" and is particularly famous for the "Shaolin Mountain Seven Grass Festival Daruma City (Takasaki Daruma City)" held every year. In addition, this temple was also the stage background for the script "The German in Daruma-ji Temple" written by Akira Kurosawa when he was an assistant director.

- Hotel Introduction -

・Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

Located in the embrace of the magnificent mountains of Shinshu, [Mercure Matsushiro Hot Spring Resort] is a resort where people can completely relax from mind to body. Here, you will be surrounded by the natural beauty of the changing seasons. The mountain scenery and fresh air under the morning sun will inject emotion and tranquility into the journey. The hotel room are spacious spaces of more than 35 square meters, with a warm and comfortable design. From the room window, you can see the magnificent scenery of Shinshu's natural scenery. Every window is the entrance to the seasonal style and travel emotions. Breakfast offers an exquisite buffet made with fresh local ingredients from Shinshu. From seasonal fruits and vegetables from Nagano Plateau to local specialties, they are all presented in an elegant and comfortable dining space. This is not only a taste enjoyment, but also a journey to taste the culture of the land. The hotel has a variety of facilities such as open-air hot springs, large baths and saunas, allowing travelers to release physical and mental fatigue in a quiet atmosphere with the sound of water flowing. Whether it is a comfort at the end of the day or a warm-up in the morning, it is the best way to heal the soul.

The three major fireworks displays in Japan, the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival, represents the Misakatsudama fireworks

The representative fireworks of the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival, one of the three major fireworks festivals in Japan - Phoenix

Tour the streets of Karuizawa, the number one summer resort for Japanese people!

The birthplace of Japan's lucky Daruma! "Shaolinshan Daruma Temple"