19/08/2026
2-Day Nagano Jumangoku Samurai Festival & Togakushi Shrine 🏯🍁
SAT–SUN • 10–11 OCT
Journey into the heart of Nagano and experience Japan’s rich samurai history, sacred traditions, legendary ninja culture, and beautiful autumn scenery!
💰 Cost per Person Ages 6+:
$350 — Single Occupancy
$300 — Twin Occupancy
$290 — Triple Occupancy
$95 — Ages 3–5 / No Bed, Bus Seat & Breakfast
🚌 Day 1
6:00 a.m. — Depart Yokota
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Zenkoji Temple
• Goma Otakiage Ceremony
• Lunch on your own
1:15–3:30 p.m. — Togakushi Shrine & Ninja Museum
4:30 p.m. — Hotel check-in
5:30 p.m. — Depart hotel
6:00–7:30 p.m. — Fireworks & Japanese festival food
8:00 p.m. — Return to hotel
🏯 Day 2
6:30–10:00 a.m. — Breakfast
Free time until departure; please check out before leaving.
11:00 a.m. — Depart hotel
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. — Matsushiro Jumangoku Samurai Festival
2:45–3:30 p.m. — Apple Picking
8:30 p.m. — Arrive Yokota
✨ What You’ll Experience
Visit Zenkoji Temple and witness the Goma Otakiage Ceremony, a sacred Buddhist fire ritual where monks burn wooden prayer sticks while offering prayers for health, happiness, and good fortune.
Explore Togakushi Okusha Shrine, nestled deep within a majestic cedar forest, and discover the fascinating world of ninja culture at the Togakushi Ninja Museum, including the interactive Karakuri Ninja Trick Mansion.
Experience the Matsushiro Jumangoku Samurai Festival, where the spirit of the Sanada clan comes alive through samurai processions, traditional performances, and demonstrations in the historic castle town of Matsushiro.
🍎 Enjoy seasonal apple picking and the beautiful colors of autumn along the way!
💵 Tour Cost Includes
Round-trip bus transportation, one night's accommodation, one breakfast, reserved seating for the fireworks and Jumangoku Samurai Festival, Ninja Museum admission, and apple picking.
⚠️ Important: This tour involves extensive walking over uneven terrain, including uphill/downhill sections and numerous stairs. The trail to Togakushi Okusha Shrine is approximately 2.2 km (1.3 miles) one way through a scenic cedar forest. Shoes must be removed when entering the Otakiage Ceremony at Zenkoji Temple and the Karakuri Ninja Trick Mansion.
Baby cribs and bed guards are available upon request for an additional rental fee.
Please understand that the itinerary may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
🍁 Join us for an unforgettable two-day adventure through Nagano!
Stop by Yokota ITT to reserve your spot!