O maior show de fogos de artifício à beira do lago do Japão: Excursão de um dia ao Festival de Fogos de Artifício do Lago Suwa (partindo de Nagoya)

First, a Japanese tour guide, a Mandarin-speaking tour guide, and two drivers accompanied us in the car. We stopped at three rest areas along the way because the fireworks venue only opened at 3 PM. We arrived at the site at 3:10 PM, thanks to the drivers' hard work and punctuality, which allowed us to secure the very front position in this area! The fireworks were spectacular, feeling as if the entire sky enveloped me, and the colors were beautiful. I personally think the price was well worth it! The only downside was that the bus was a bit warm, possibly due to the number of people and limited space, which might be uncomfortable for guests who dislike sitting for long periods. However, the tour guide did explain that Japanese law prohibits long hours of driving, and the start time was clearly stated, as was the end time on the booking. Personally, I found the time management by the tour guide and drivers to be excellent and consistent with the booking details. Overall, I was very satisfied. Thank you for giving me a wonderful day!

Departing Nagoya at 10 AM, we arrived at Lake Suwa at 3 PM, stopping at three rest areas along the way. There were many people, and the tour guide suggested eating/buying lunch there, as food could be consumed on the bus. Upon arrival at the fireworks festival, he provided access to the "Shoren" area, where we had to find our own spots. Each person was given a cushion, so there was no need to bring our own. The view was good, with no smoke, and the fireworks were very clear. Behind us were food stalls, making it convenient to buy food and drinks. It was very windy and extremely sunny that day, and it got very cold at night with the wind, so I recommend bringing a light jacket. Additionally, there were countless ants on the grass; if you're afraid of insects, I suggest bringing a small stool (the key is not to block anyone's view). Leaving was absolute hell; not only were there huge crowds, but there were also long queues for the restrooms. Furthermore, due to Japanese law requiring drivers to have sufficient rest, we stopped at a rest area for 3 hours around 1 AM, and the bus didn't restart for Nagoya until 4 AM, finally dropping us off at 4:30 AM. Be prepared for a long bus ride with no room to stretch your legs and very hard seats. It was also very difficult to find a taxi/Uber, though if you did find one, the tour guide would let you go, of course. Overall, it was acceptable. If you can't book a hotel last minute or want to do a round trip in one day, you might consider it.

The bus ride back, which should have taken about three hours, departed at 10 PM and didn't drop us off at the meeting point until 5 AM, meaning we spent a full 7 hours on the bus. When we asked the tour guide why it took so long, the guide replied that Japanese law prohibits drivers from driving for extended periods. During the first rest stop on the return journey, the guide said we would stop at a service area at 3 AM and depart at 4 AM. However, they stopped us in a parking lot at 1:20 AM without informing us how long we would be staying or when we would depart. We were only 17 kilometers from our meeting point, but the bus simply wouldn't leave. I want to know why. We were made to wait for 3 hours for a journey that should have taken less than half an hour. For travelers like us, time is precious. This meant we couldn't get proper sleep all night and had to sleep in the hotel the next day, wasting an entire day. This arrangement is extremely unreasonable and a waste of our time. One-star review.

The car is too small, it's uncomfortably cramped! The main issue is that the return journey requires a 2-hour stop at a rest area.