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.
"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.
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
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".
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