Summer Scenery Poem--515 Fosun Family Day Invites You to a Spectacular Fireworks Festival

"Memories of summer are fireworks, yukata, and Masami Nagasawa." --Yamashita Tomohisa.

The fireworks festival, also known as "hanabi taikai" in Japan, is a traditional Japanese cultural event. It originated in the Edo period and is one of Japan's summer shrine festival activities. It is said that it was originally intended to ward off disasters and pray for the souls of the dead, making it an essential summer attraction, often called the summer scenery poem of Japan.

So follow the recommendations of the 515 Fosun Family Day to see the spectacular fireworks festivals across Japan that are suitable for family outings!

Sumida River Fireworks Festival

Location: Taito and Sumida Wards, Tokyo, 1st venue—downstream of Sakurabashi Bridge to upstream of Genbashi Bridge, 2nd venue—downstream of Komagatabashi Bridge to upstream of Mumabashi Bridge

The history of the Sumida River Fireworks Festival dates back 300 years. Along with the Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival and Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival (cancelled due to Olympic construction), it is known as one of the "Three Major Fireworks Festivals of Tokyo." The Sumida River Fireworks Festival has two venues on either side of Asakusa Station. The ideal spot to watch the fireworks is around the Sumida River, which flows through eastern Tokyo into Tokyo Bay, especially near Asakusa Station, where large crowds often gather. After the completion of Tokyo Skytree, it has not only become a new symbol of Tokyo but also an iconic sight for the Sumida River Fireworks Festival.

*Due to the pandemic, this year's Sumida River Fireworks Festival has been canceled.

Tenjin Matsuri Hono Fireworks Festival

Tenjin Matsuri is one of Japan's three major festivals with a history of over a thousand years. As part of the famous Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka, one of Japan's three major festivals, the Hono Fireworks Festival is highly influential throughout the Kansai region, often attracting millions of spectators.

The Yoimiya Festival and Honmiya Festival are the main events of Tenjin Matsuri, and the fireworks festival is the grand finale of the Honmiya Festival. After enjoying the spectacular Tenjin Matsuri, you can look forward to the highly anticipated fireworks display.

If you want to attend a Japanese festival and watch a fireworks show, the Osaka Tenjin Matsuri offers two experiences in one.

Nagano Ebisu Fireworks Festival

Address: Kawai Shinden, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, west of Nagano Bridge, Rhino River Second Green Area

The Nagano Ebisu Fireworks Festival has a history of over 100 years. It is the largest fireworks festival in Japan in late autumn and the only one in November. Starting in 1899 (Meiji 32), its century-long history has made this fireworks festival a highly anticipated late autumn event, drawing visitors from all over. The festival's characteristic is "getting bigger and bigger," with increasingly large fireworks. Over 15,000 fireworks light up the night sky with stunning colors, lights, and sounds in just over two hours.

However, in 2019, due to the impact of Super Typhoon Hagibis, the 114th Nagano Ebisu Fireworks Festival, which had been prepared since early spring, was ultimately canceled.

Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Show

Address: On Suwa Lake, in front of Lakeside Park, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture

When thinking of Suwa Lake in Shinshu, besides the animated film "Your Name," the Suwa Lake New Fireworks Show held every August is a must-see performance. With thousands of fireworks launching in a spectacular display, it is dazzling and unforgettable. Accompanied by songs, the atmosphere is truly remarkable.

The Niagara Falls fireworks, elegantly cascading from the lake surface for about 2 km, and the unique "Kiss of Fire" water fireworks are exclusive to Suwa Lake. The "Kiss of Fire" refers to fireworks that burst extremely close to the water surface, blooming like semicircular flowers. Using the mirror effect of the lake, the semicircular fireworks connect with their reflection to form a perfect circle.

The festival launches over 40,000 fireworks, the highest number in Japan, making it a renowned and unmissable fireworks event.

Karuizawa 1130 Resort

If you want to experience the Nagano fireworks festival, staying at the Karuizawa 1130 Resort, located on the highlands of Kita-Karuizawa at 1,130 meters, would be a great choice.

The Karuizawa 1130 Resort is a large-scale property with 8 above-ground floors and a total of 238 guest rooms in various types, flexibly meeting the needs of different guests.

Room size: 56㎡

Bright and spacious room designs allow you to directly experience the natural beauty of the 1,130-meter altitude.

Japanese-style tatami suite

Room size: 81㎡

Enjoy the traditional Japanese style of tatami mats and feel the Japanese atmosphere of sitting on the floor.

Open-air hot spring guest rooms

Room size: 56㎡ / 81㎡

While immersing yourself in the charm of the hot springs, you can enjoy the seasonal beauty of Mount Asama through large glass windows.

A major feature of the hotel is its natural beauty-enhancing hot spring, which attracts many visitors. The spring water, which naturally emerges from the foot of Mount Asama, is rich in yellowish-brown sodium sulfate salt and is exceptionally soft. After bathing, skin feels smooth and supple, making it popular among locals. The hot spring facility includes large public baths for men and women, as well as a sauna and massage rooms.

The open-air bath design allows you to enjoy both the bath and the scenery, so you can fully experience the wonders of nature.

Karuizawa 1130 Resort offers seasonal buffets, French cuisine (mainly), Japanese cuisine, a bar, and more dining options. Due to the pandemic, the buffet dinner may be adjusted on certain dates.

Creative French dinner "One Star/Seasonal Menu."

Japanese cuisine Yamakoshi "One Star/Seasonal Menu."

*No extra charge during the adjustment period.

Pandemic Tips

To ensure comprehensive pandemic prevention, some facilities at Karuizawa 1130 Resort are temporarily closed.

■ April 29, 2020 to June 30, 2020

Lounge "Danro"

■ Closed since April 6; reopening subject to hotel announcements.

Restaurant "Asama"

Indoor heated pool "Comori Park"

Bicycle rental service

Electric balance bike rental service

Every guest can reserve the hotel's free shuttle bus to the hotel.

Boarding/Stop

JR Karuizawa Station, South Exit roundabout.

*After exiting the ticket gate, head to the right.

Quintessa Hotel Osaka Bay

If you want to enjoy the Osaka fireworks festival, the Quintessa Hotel Osaka Bay, located in the quieter Osaka Bay area away from the city center, is an ideal place to stay.

The Quintessa Hotel Osaka Bay features modern-style decor, complete facilities, and a comfortable environment. Known as the "Broadway of breakfast," the hotel prepares breakfast with the motto "Recharge for life, start a vibrant day." The chef selects ingredients based on seasonal features and uses meticulous cooking methods to highlight the flavors.

The hotel has 8 room types with 190 rooms in total. All rooms are spacious at over 40㎡, rare in the Osaka area. In 2017, it won the Gold Award in Japan's Best Accommodation Comprehensive Competition. The uniform modern and stylish interior decor creates an elegant and comfortable space, allowing guests to enjoy elegant and comfortable moments of happiness.

Standard rooms feature modern and elegant interior decor, with a room size of 42㎡.

Deluxe suites offer a view of Osaka cityscape. In a spacious 45㎡ room, you can enjoy a wonderful vacation.

Corner suites are 80㎡, spacious and refined, and each room offers a view of Osaka's cityscape.

Wine & Western Restaurant "Aimable"

Restaurant Aimable serves every guest with genuine hospitality. The elegantly designed space allows for relaxation both day and night. The chef's unique buffet offers a variety of vegetables and satisfying meats.

Breakfast buffet

7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

The chef strictly adheres to details such as ingredient selection, cooking methods, seasonal features, and supply channels, selecting nearly 80 items for a hearty breakfast. Care is taken in preparation, portion sizes, tableware, color coordination, and presentation to ensure both taste and visual pleasure. *To control the spread of the pandemic, from April 1, 2020, the breakfast buffet has been changed to a Japanese-Western style bento box.

Lunch buffet

11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Enjoy a dazzling 60-item buffet, with a variety of delicious dishes that surprise in terms of visual appeal, convenience, and satisfaction.

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Enjoy a wonderful afternoon tea time with coffee and cake, a relaxing moment.

*Due to the pandemic, bar food and beverage services have been suspended since February 29, 2020.

515 Fosun Family Day

In 1993, the United Nations General Assembly, to express the international community's recognition of the importance of families, declared May 15 as the International Day of Families, aiming to call on people worldwide to care about family happiness and promote family harmony.

This day is not only the International Day of Families established by the UN but also a special day for Fosun Tourism Group. With the vision of "making global families happier," Fosun officially launched the "Fosun Family Day" in 2019. This year's "Fosun Family Day" also offers many discounts. Over this month, Fosun Tourism has shared small gestures of appreciation and offered multiple promotions, genuinely cherishing every family and helping create wonderful journeys starting from home.

Fireworks are fleeting, but in that moment, they bloom into brilliant sparks, perhaps forever etched in the heart as summer memories. When the world is safe and sound, go with your family, enjoy Fosun's "double pampering," and set off on a splendid fireworks date with your loved ones!