Autumn Festival Tours
There are several local Autumn Festivals that allow you to share the experience with the crowds of local people while enjoying the festive atmosphere during the beautiful fall season. The Autumn Festival Tours that we offer are convenient by train, accessible within a day and have an English-speaking guide.
This wonderful festive atmosphere is filled with many floats and most notable, 19 portable shrines carried proudly.
Departure:
September 13, 2007 (Thursday)
Tour Price (tax included):
Adult Child (ages 6-11)
$149.00
$79.00
Itinerary:
1. Assemble at Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal (12:00).
2. Transfer to Katsuura Station via train.
3. Then from Katsuura Station you will transfer on foot to Katsuura Autumn Festival.
4. Enjoy Katsuura Autumn Festival (14:30-18:00).
5. Transfer back to Katuura Station on foot.
6. Transfer from Katsuura Station to Tokyo Station (19:30-20:30).
7. Tour disbands on arrival at Tokyo Station.
NOTE:
• These tours are walking tours. It is strongly recommended that you wear casual clothing and comfortable shoes and to bring a hat during the Summer.
• Meals are not included.
• Arrival time is subject to change depending on traffic, weather conditions or other operational reasons.
• Non-reserved seat may be used on a local train.
• Seats are not provided to see festivals or parades.
• Drop-off service is not available.
• These tours are operated from minimum 1 person.
2. TSURUGAOKA HACHIMANGU SHRINE FESTIVAL*
Watch Yabusame or ancient archery performed by warriors in traditional costumes on horseback.
Departure:
September 16, 2007 (Sunday)
Tour Price (tax included):
Adult Child (ages 6-11)
$99.00
$49.00
Itinerary: * Pick-up service available for specific hotels only
1. Assemble at Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal (8:45).
2. Depart bus terminal (9:00).
3. Transfer to Kita-Kamakura Station via train.
4. Then from Kita-Kamakura Station you will transfer on foot to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Festival.
5. Enjoy Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Festival (11:00-16:30).
6. Transfer back to Kita-Kamakura Station on foot.
7. Transfer from Kita-Kamakura Station to Tokyo Station (between 17:30-18:30).
8. Tour disbands on arrival at Tokyo Station.
NOTE:
• These tours are walking tours. It is strongly recommended that you wear casual clothing and comfortable shoes and to bring a hat during the Summer.
• Meals are not included.
• Arrival time is subject to change depending on traffic, weather conditions or other operational reasons.
• Non-reserved seat may be used on a local train.
• Seats are not provided to see festivals or parades.
• Drop-off service is not available.
• These tours are operated from minimum 1 person.
3. ISHIOKA FESTIVAL
This festival has been held since the ancient Edo Era and is said to bring upon good fortune of war. This festival is most notable for the unique traditional lion dances that are featured. Viewers can enjoy watching the beautiful floats passing by.
Departure:
September 16, 2007 (Thursday)
Tour Price (tax included):
Adult Child (ages 6-11)
$99.00
$49.00
Itinerary: 1. Assemble at Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal (12:00).
2. Transfer to Ishioka Station via train.
3. Then from Ishioka Station you will transfer on foot to Ishioka Festival.
4. Enjoy the Ishioka Festival (14:30-18:00).
5. Transfer back to Ishioka Station on foot.
6. Transfer from Ishioka Station to Ueno Station (19:30-20:30).
7. Tour disbands on arrival at Ueno Station.
NOTE:
• These tours are walking tours. It is strongly recommended that you wear casual clothing and comfortable shoes and to bring a hat during the Summer.
• Meals are not included.
• Arrival time is subject to change depending on traffic, weather conditions or other operational reasons.
• Non-reserved seat may be used on a local train.
• Seats are not provided to see festivals or parades.
• Drop-off service is not available.
• These tours are operated from minimum 1 person.
4. OHARA HADAKA FESTIVAL
This festival originally began during the Edo Period to pray for crops and good fishing. The festival is most notable for 18 floats carried out into the rough waters of Ohara Kaigan Beach by groups of young men in loincloths.
Departure:
September 23, 2007 (Sunday)
Tour Price (tax included):
Adult Child (ages 6-11)
$149.00
$79.00
Itinerary: 1. Assemble at Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal (12:00).
2. Transfer to Ohara Station via train.
3. Then from Ohara Station you will transfer on foot to Ohara Hadaka Festival.
4. Enjoy the Ohara Hadaka Festival (14:00-17:30).
5. Transfer back to Ohara Station on foot.
6. Transfer from Ohara Station to Tokyo Station (19:30-20:30).
7. Tour disbands on arrival at Tokyo Station.
NOTE:
• These tours are walking tours. It is strongly recommended that you wear casual clothing and comfortable shoes and to bring a hat during the Summer.
• Meals are not included.
• Arrival time is subject to change depending on traffic, weather conditions or other operational reasons.
• Non-reserved seat may be used on a local train.
• Seats are not provided to see festivals or parades.
• Drop-off service is not available.
• These tours are operated from minimum 1 person.
5. SAWARA GRAND FESTIVAL (Suwara Shrine Area)
This 300 year tradition has been noted for its huge dolls that are 4 meters high. They are created to represent figures from Japan's historical past and are paraded through the city along with its bold floats and festive music.
Departure:
October 13, 2007 (Saturday)
Tour Price (tax included):
Adult Child (ages 6-11)
$99.00
$49.00
Itinerary: 1. Assemble at Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal (12:00).
2. Transfer to Sawara Station via train.
3. Then from Sawara Station you will transfer on foot to Sawara Grand Festival.
4. Enjoy the Sawara Grand Festival (14:00-17:30).
5. Transfer back to Sawara Station on foot.
6. Transfer from Sawara Station to Tokyo Station (18:30-19:30).
7. Tour disbands on arrival at Tokyo Station.
NOTE:
• These tours are walking tours. It is strongly recommended that you wear casual clothing and comfortable shoes and to bring a hat during the Summer.
• Meals are not included.
• Arrival time is subject to change depending on traffic, weather conditions or other operational reasons.
• Non-reserved seat may be used on a local train.
• Seats are not provided to see festivals or parades.
• Drop-off service is not available.
• These tours are operated from minimum 1 person.
6. KAWAGOE FESTIVAL*
Floats that can weigh as much as 7 tons parade throughout the city among old fashioned "kurazukuri" style buildings and the town of "Little Edo" as a backdrop. Visitors can hear "Edo-bayashi", traditional music and during the climax of the parade bands compete with each other, called "hikkawase".
Departure:
October 21, 2007 (Saturday)
Tour Price (tax included):
Adult Child (ages 6-11)
$99.00
$49.00
Itinerary: * Pick-up service available for specific hotels only
1. Assemble at Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal (13:40).
2. Transfer to Kawagoe-shi Station via train.
3. Then from Kawagoe-shi Station you will transfer on foot to Kawagoe Festival.
4. Enjoy the Kawagoe Festival (15:00-19:00).
5. Transfer back to Kawagoe-shi Station on foot.
6. Transfer from Kawagoe-shi Station to Ikebukuro Station (19:30-20:30).
7. Tour disbands on arrival at Ikebukura Station.
NOTE:
• These tours are walking tours. It is strongly recommended that you wear casual clothing and comfortable shoes and to bring a hat during the Summer.
• Meals are not included.
• Arrival time is subject to change depending on traffic, weather conditions or other operational reasons.
• Non-reserved seat may be used on a local train.
• Seats are not provided to see festivals or parades.
• Drop-off service is not available.
• These tours are operated from minimum 1 person.
7. HAKONE DAIMYO GYORETSU*
During Edo Period (17th-19th Century) feudal lords’would make a procession to pass through Hakone check point. Now the Feudal Lord's Parade of the Tokugawa era is re-enacted which includes approximately 170 people dressed up as samurai warriors and princesses parading in a procession over a distance of 6 km.
Departure:
November 3, 2007 (Saturday)
Tour Price (tax included):
Adult Child (ages 6-11)
$99.00
$49.00
Itinerary: * Pick-up service available for specific hotels only
1. Assemble at Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal (9:00).
2. Transfer to Hakone-Yumoto Station via train.
3. Then from Hakone-Yumoto Station you will transfer on foot to Hakone Daimyo Gyorestsu.
4. Enjoy the Hakone Daimyo Gyorestsu (11:20-16:30).
5. Transfer back to Hakone-Yumoto Station on foot.
6. Transfer from Hakone-Yumoto Station to Shinjuku Station (17:00-18:00).
7. Tour disbands on arrival at Shinjuku Station.
NOTE:
• These tours are walking tours. It is strongly recommended that you wear casual clothing and comfortable shoes and to bring a hat during the Summer.
• Meals are not included.
• Arrival time is subject to change depending on traffic, weather conditions or other operational reasons.
• Non-reserved seat may be used on a local train.
• Seats are not provided to see festivals or parades.
• Drop-off service is not available.
• These tours are operated from minimum 1 person.
