Festivals
Japanese summer means hanabi taikai, huge fireworks festivals where rivers and skies fill with light. A JR Pass lets you chase the best displays in different cities through July and August.
Arrive at the viewing area 3 to 5 hours early for the largest festivals. Bring a small tarp, water and a portable fan. Trains after the show are packed. Hotels in host cities sell out months ahead, so basing in nearby Tokyo or Sendai and using the JR Pass to ride in saves money and stress.
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Yes. A single Tokyo to Nagaoka round trip already approaches the cost of a 7 day pass.
Free standing areas exist at every festival. Paid reserved tatami sections range from 3,000 to 30,000 yen and sell out fast.
Mid July to late August is peak, with smaller events into October and November.
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