Nozawa's most famous festival, held on January 15th every year, is a must-see cultural experience. Here fire erupts in a designated area of the village where thousands gather to celebrate and pray for the well being and good fortune of the village, and to ensure a plentiful harvest for the coming year. The Dosojin festival is one of Japan's three most celebrated fire festivals, where torch bearing villagers battle against young men barricaded in a pre-built wooden fort with an aim to burn it down. This festival begins in the early evening and rages through most of the night with fire, food, Japanese sake and good cheer being the main focus of the evening.
Average Duration: 9 hours
Bus Stop 1 - WADANO at Rythum Rentals
Bus Stop 2 - HAPPO at Happo Bus Terminal
Bus Stop 3 - ECHOLAND at Hakuba Base Camp
Bus Stop 4 -Goryu at Goryu Bus Stop (on route 148 opposite Kamishiro Station)
4 convenient bus pick up points in Hakuba,
Wadano, Happo, Echoland, Goryu, 399-9301
Make sure you have warm waterproof walking boots, thick socks, warm clothing, gloves, scarf and beanie as it will get very cold at night
in the Nozawa Onsen area.
Included in the Tour Cost:
Return transportation, with English speaking guide on the buses to/from the Fire Festival. Tasting Oyaki (traditional steamed bun with local vegetables) provided during walking tour of Nozawa village.
Japanese style set dinner is included in the cost of the tour. Unfortunately any food allergy or intolerance related requests are not accepted for this tour.
The bus will return to Hakuba at approximately 1am. We will endeavour to drop you as close to your accommodation as possible. Please bring snacks and drinks along with you as necessary. Available restaurants may be difficult to find due to the popularity of this event.
Cancellation Policy:
If notice of cancellation is received 3 days (before 3:00 p.m.) or more prior to the tour date: No charge
If notice of cancellation is received 3 days prior to the tour (3:00 p.m. onwards) or no show: 100%
Cancellation notice out of business hours need to be sent by e-mail to: tours@japanspecialists.com
In case of cancellation of the tour after commencement due to natural disaster or accident, refund will not be provided.