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[Guaranteed departure]1Day Bus Tour Dep./Arr. Sapporo
The Highlight
〇The Spiritual Meaning behind the "Clash" (Kenka): Smash to Rebirth! At first glance, it looks like a wild, chaotic brawl—which is why it is proudly called the "Kenka (Fighting) Festival." However, this ritual clash holds a profound spiritual meaning. It is a powerful prayer for a bountiful harvest and protection from bad luck. In local tradition, the violent crashing and destroying of the lanterns symbolizes "Rebirth" (the renewal of life). The more fiercely they fight and the more savagely the lanterns are smashed, the more good fortune it brings!
〇Feel the Beat of the Taiko Drums: Before you see the festival, you will feel it. The thunderous roar of traditional Japanese Taiko drums echoes through the night air, vibrating straight through your chest. This deep, rhythmic "heartbeat" drives the energy of the crowd to a fever pitch.
〇The Ultimate Clash of Glowing Giants: As the drums reach a crescendo, massive, 7-meter-tall hand-crafted paper lanterns charge and crash into each other with incredible force! Watch in awe as these 5-ton illuminated fortresses collide, scattering paper and sparks of energy in a breathtaking spectacle of destruction and rebirth.
This is 1day bus tour. Will depart from Sapporo Station, takes you directly to the festival venue, and brings you safely back to Sapporo Station.
The Experience
Don't just watch Japanese tradition—witness the cycle of life, destruction, and rebirth. Book your seats now for Hokkaido's most authentic, high-energy night!!
"Harmony and polite manners? Then why are hundreds of Japanese locals gathering for a massive group brawl?"
If you are already bored of over-commercialized, crowded tourist spots where you just watch from afar, welcome to the Numata Andon Festival. It’s a compact, high-octane celebration featuring massive, illuminated paper lanterns—but with a thrilling, aggressive twist that reveals a whole new side of Japan.
With very few international tourists in sight, this tour is your exclusive pass to break away from the typical travel itinerary and dive headfirst into an authentic, raw Japanese community celebration.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Hokkaido Numata "Fighting Lantern"Andon Festival 2026
- Here`s Itinerary
- 15:30Depart from JR Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Stop
- Sunagawa SA (10min / Rest)
- 17:30Arrive at Numata Andon Festival Venue
- 21:00Depart from the Festival Venue
- Iwamizawa Service Area(10 min /Rest)
- 22:50Arrive at JR Sapporo Station North Exit
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
-English guide not included-
Information about tour Place of departure and destination: From Sapporo to Numata Number of days of travel:1Day Means of transportation:Bus Name of bus company:Air Bus Meal(s): 0 Minimum number of passengers to operate. 1 Number of GUIDE：0
Tour Operator Information Company Name:Hokkaido Access Network Co.,Ltd. Address: Hokuto Building 2F, 10-11, Odori Nishi 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 060-0042, JAPAN Tel: 81 (0)11 200 0506 Registration No.: Hokkaido Governor Registration Tourism Industry No.2-485 Membership: The All Nippon Travel Agents Association (ANTA)
Contact Information Department Name:Inbound Travel Sales Division DMC Department Hokkaido Team Address: 18th FL, Nissay Sapporo Bldg, 1-1 Kita 3 Jo Nishi 4 Chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 060-0003 Japan Tel: +81- 11-798-5191 Opening hour :10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays) General Travel Services Manager ：Kenji Nagamine *The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
Please read and understand the Terms and conditions below. Travel Terms and Conditions:Domestic Package Tours Travel Agency Terms and Conditions:Section of Package Tour Contract
Important Booking Information
- Admission to the festival venue is free, but paid seating is available on-site.
- The tour fee does not include paid seating fee and meals.
- The festival is scheduled to be held even in the event of rain, but if the festival is canceled due to weather on the day of the festival, this bus tour will also be canceled.
Routes may be changed or delayed due to irregularities such as road conditions or bad weather. In such cases, please understand that no refunds will be made for cancellations made on the day of the tour.
Please gather at the designated meeting place at the following times 10 minutes before the bus departure time We will not wait for passengers who do not show up after the departure time. In this case, we will treat it as "no-show".
- We do not recommend joining tours on the first and last days of your trip. We are not responsible for any delays that may affect your itinerary.
- Cabs or buses will be provided depending on the number of people booked.
【Precautions for passengers】
- Smoking is not permitted on the bus.
- Seats are unreserved. Please note that seats may be assigned due to full capacity or other reasons.
- Please set your cell phone to silent mode and refrain from talking on it.
- Please fasten your seatbelt.
- Please refrain from any other activities that may cause inconvenience to other passengers.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 8 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 3 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel during 1 ~ 2 day(s) of departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)
