2D1N Ebisu Fireworks Festival, Maple Corridor, & Old Karuizawa Tour

—Itinerary Introduction—

• Nagano Ebisu-ko Fireworks Festival The “Nagano Ebisu-ko Fireworks Festival” is known as one of the few fireworks festivals in Japan held in November. Spectators can enjoy the launch of large-sized fireworks up close, as well as the dazzling musical fireworks show. On November 23rd, the fireworks blooming in the clear, cold night sky of Shinshu exhibit a unique beauty compared to summer fireworks. The combination of music and fireworks in the “Music Star Mine,” the “No. 8 Ball 100 Consecutive Shots Extra Wide Star Mine,” and other gorgeous fireworks displays, along with the large rings of the large-sized fireworks, adorn the crisp autumn night sky. Fireworks critics have praised it as “If you don’t see this fireworks display once, you will miss a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
• Arakurayama Sengen Park (Autumn Foliage Season: Late October to Late November) The most famous Mount Fuji viewing spot at the foot of Mount Fuji. After climbing 397 steps, you can enjoy the classic Japanese scenery of Mount Fuji and the five-storied pagoda! The atmosphere changes with the seasons, attracting a constant stream of visitors. It is a must-visit spot for viewing Mount Fuji! Every autumn, the autumn leaves around the five-storied pagoda turn red, surrounding the pagoda, and the distant Mount Fuji is breathtakingly beautiful.
• Fuji Kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival (Autumn Foliage Season: Early November to Late November) A very popular spot around Mount Fuji! It is famous for the tunnel of autumn leaves and is one of the top-ranked autumn leaf viewing spots in Japan! The spectacular autumn leaves tunnel consists of about 60 giant maple trees, and the background of Mount Fuji attracts many tourists who come to see the autumn leaves every year.
• Zenkoji Temple Zenkoji Temple is a famous Buddhist temple located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, with a history of over 1400 years. The principal image, “Ikko Sanzon Amida Nyorai,” is considered one of the oldest Buddhist statues in Japan. The most notable feature is the main hall, a national treasure. This wooden structure not only embodies the magnificent style of traditional Japanese architecture but is also a center of religious faith.
• Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza Street Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza Street is the most historic shopping street in the Karuizawa area. In addition to several distinctive churches, such as St. Paul’s Catholic Church and the Karuizawa Shaw Memorial Church, you can find a variety of general goods and souvenirs such as jams, miso, beer, tea, Western-style sweets, pastries and breads, and more. Don’t miss it!