Three Major Festivals of Tohoku | Aomori Nebuta Festival × Ginzan Onsen Fairytale Street × Yamadera (Risshakuji Temple) Two-Day Tour (Includes Hot Spring Accommodation)
- One of Japan's three great Tohoku festivals, the "Aomori Nebuta Festival," features a spectacular night parade, allowing you to experience the most passionate carnival of the summer night.
- Giant lantern floats parade + "Rassera" dancing ignites the city's atmosphere.
- Check in at the dreamy fairy-tale hot spring town "Ginzan Onsen," as if stepping into the world of "Spirited Away."
- Ascend to the thousand-year-old temple "Yamadera Risshakuji," challenging the 1015-step stone staircase for a path of spiritual training with breathtaking views.
- Stay in Naruko Onsen-kyo to experience authentic Tohoku famous hot springs and Japanese-style hot spring inns.
- Limited to August 7th: Sea parade + fireworks finale, the climax of the summer festival.
What to expect
This itinerary connects three classic attractions and cultural experiences in Tohoku: the dreamy hot spring town "Ginzan Onsen," the thousand-year-old training temple "Yamadera (Risshakuji Temple)," and "Aomori Nebuta Festival," one of Japan's three great fire festivals.
During the day, stroll through Yamagata's hidden gems and historic hot spring towns. At night, immerse yourself in the lantern parades and drum rhythms of Aomori's summer festival, experiencing the most representative summer cultural landscape of Tohoku. Hot spring accommodation is arranged throughout the trip, making the itinerary relaxing and comfortable, perfect for an in-depth experience of Tohoku, Japan.
🟦 Departures August 2–August 6 | Standard Night Experience
🕧 Meeting Time: 12:30 (Sendai)
🚍 Itinerary Pace: Normal travel during the day + breaks along the way, arriving in Aomori in the evening to watch the Nebuta Festival night parade.
🎆 Experience Highlights: Lantern float parade + Haneto dancer performance (Rassera)
👉 Suitable for: Travelers who want to experience the classic Nebuta Festival night atmosphere.
🟥 Departure August 7 | Limited Special Experience Day
🕗 Meeting Time: 08:00 (Sendai)
🚍 Itinerary Pace: Early departure, more ample time during the day, more comfortable overall pace.
🌟 Limited Highlights: Opportunity to experience more complete Nebuta Festival activities, and watch the sea parade and fireworks finale (depending on official arrangements).
👉 Suitable for: Travelers who want to experience the complete closing night of the Nebuta Festival.











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