Three Major Festivals of Tohoku | Aomori Nebuta Festival × Ginzan Onsen Fairytale Street × Yamadera (Risshakuji Temple) Two-Day Tour (Includes Hot Spring Accommodation)

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.