Tohoku Aomori Nebuta Festival & Ginzan Onsen 2 day tour
Departing from Sendai
Ginzan Onsen
- Visit the Aomori Nebuta Festival at night, admire the parade of giant lantern floats, and experience the most spectacular summer festival atmosphere in Tohoku.
- On August 7th, witness the limited-time marine Nebuta parade and fireworks display, experiencing a dreamlike annual night by Aomori Port.
- Stay at Naruko Onsen Kameya Hotel, enjoying the thousand-year-old famous hot spring and the leisurely, tranquil healing time of the Tohoku hot spring village.
- Stroll through Ginzan Onsen Street, check in at the bathhouse inspired by "Spirited Away," and immerse yourself in the Taisho Roman atmosphere.
- Ascend the thousand-year-old stone steps of Yamadera, pray at the ancient temple to sever bad karma, and gaze at the stunning mountain views from atop the cliffs.
- Two days connecting festivals, hot springs, fairytale streetscapes, and thousand-year-old ancient temples, collecting the most classic summer scenery of Tohoku in one trip.
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✨From the passionate nights of Aomori Nebuta Festival, to the Taisho romance of Ginzan Onsen, and then stepping onto the thousand-year-old stone steps of Yamadera, this is a dream tour unique to summer in Tohoku.
- You must visit Tohoku at least once in summer! Depart from Sendai and head to the Aomori Nebuta Festival, held only once a year. As night falls, giant Nebuta lantern floats illuminate the entire city, with samurai and mythical characters parading through the streets, accompanied by cheers of "Rassera! Rassera!" The festival atmosphere instantly ignites to its peak 🔥. On August 7th, you can also enjoy the sea Nebuta parade and fireworks show, bringing a romantic end to this grand feast under the dazzling night sky.
- After the lively festival, check into Naruko Onsen Kameya Hotel and relax in the thousand-year-old famous hot spring ♨️. Waking up in the morning, you might even see trains shuttling between the valleys and hot spring towns outside the window, experiencing the unique leisure and tranquility of Tohoku.
- On the second day, visit Ginzan Onsen, known as the inspiration for "Spirited Away." Stroll along the Ginzan River, where the Taisho-era wooden ryokans on both banks are reflected in the water, as if traveling back a hundred years in an instant. Curry bread, standing tofu, free foot baths—every corner is filled with a gentle and nostalgic atmosphere 🤍.
- Finally, head to Yamadera, a thousand-year-old temple, and climb the 1015 stone steps. It is said that with each step you climb, you can let go of a worry. When you stand on the Godaido Hall on the cliff, with the valley breeze blowing against your face, the magnificent scenery before your eyes makes all the hard work worthwhile. This is not just a tourist attraction, but more like a spiritual journey of self-dialogue 🌿.
🌙From passionate festivals, hot spring healing, to a fairytale hot spring town and a thousand-year-old temple, summer in Tohoku is worth slowly collecting over two days.
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- [Notes for elderly and pregnant tourists] If the applicant is over 70 years old or pregnant, you need to sign a waiver of liability to protect your safety and rights. Please make a note in the "Special Needs" column when placing an order. The supplier will send the agreement document by email after receiving the order. Please sign in advance and take a photo and send it back to complete the registration process.
- [Luggage Carrying Rules] Each tourist can carry 1 piece of luggage for free (recommended to be within the size of a carry-on suitcase). Please indicate in the "Special Needs" column when booking. If you carry it temporarily and do not inform one day in advance, it may cause congestion in the carriage and affect safety. The tour guide has the right to refuse to board the bus and the fee will not be refunded.
- [Notes for infants] If there are infants under 3 years old who do not occupy a seat among the passengers, please be sure to make a note when booking. Even if they do not occupy a seat, they must be counted in the vehicle's maximum capacity. If you do not inform in advance, the tour guide has the right to refuse to board the bus.
- [Notification time and method] The supplier will send an email between 20:00 and 21:00 one day before departure to inform the tour guide and vehicle information. If you have booked a hotel transfer package, please follow the instructions in the email and wait outside the hotel lobby at the specified time. The email may be mistakenly identified as spam, please check it carefully. In case of peak season or special circumstances, the email sending time may be delayed, the last email will prevail
- [Meeting and lateness instructions] This activity is a carpooling trip, please be sure to arrive at the meeting point on time. If you are late, you will not be able to wait or get a refund, and the resulting responsibilities and expenses will be borne by you, please understand
- [Car type and accompanying language instructions] The supplier will arrange the car type according to the number of people on the day, and the type of vehicle cannot be specified. You may travel with guests who speak other languages during the trip, please be aware
- [Meeting point confirmation] Please be sure to confirm the meeting point before departure. Once the meeting point is confirmed, please do not change it temporarily. If you change the meeting point for personal reasons and cannot get on the bus, you will not be refunded, please understand
- [Seasonal event instructions] Seasonal activities such as cherry blossoms, red leaves, special flowering periods, snow scenes, lantern festivals, festivals, etc. are easily affected by weather or other force majeure. If no official cancellation notice is received, the trip will depart as usual. If the flower season or landscape is not as expected, no refund will be given. Please be advised.
- [Departure time may be adjusted] During the peak tourist season or in special circumstances, the departure time of the trip may be advanced or delayed. The specific details will be notified by email the day before. Please prepare in advance.
- [Seating arrangement instructions] In principle, the carpooling trip adopts a first-come, first-served seating arrangement. If you have special needs, please make a note when booking. The supplier will try its best to coordinate, but the final arrangement is subject to the on-site dispatch of the tour guide.
- [Itinerary sequence adjustment instructions] Due to Japan's strict control of the operating vehicle usage time, the attractions, transportation and stay time included in the itinerary will be flexibly arranged according to the situation on the day. In the event of special circumstances such as traffic jams and weather changes, the tour guide will consult the majority and reasonably adjust the order or delete some attractions. Please cooperate.
- [Instructions for not leaving the group midway] The itinerary is a group-sharing activity. You cannot leave the group midway or leave the group without authorization. If you choose to leave the group midway, the remaining itinerary will be deemed to be voluntarily abandoned and the fee will not be refunded. The risks or responsibilities caused after leaving the group shall be borne by the individual
- [End time is for reference only] Due to the long journey, the return arrival time may be affected by traffic or weather. It is recommended that you avoid arranging other activities on the day the trip ends. If there is a loss due to delay, the supplier will not be liable for compensation
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