Check-out & Luggage
Big Luggage: Pack a 2-night bag for your immediate needs. Attach a nametag to your large suitcase and leave it at your hotel reception then check out. A truck will transport these directly to Kyoto, where you’ll be reunited with them on the 17th. (so many large suitcases can not travel on the Shinkansen). Valuables: […]
Departure & Luggage
For the Post-Programme, please prepare a small day bag or carry-on. On the morning of the Closing Ceremony, bring all your luggage to the FICC (Convention venue). While you are attending the ceremony, we will coordinate the transfer of your large suitcases via truck to Nagasaki. You will be to pick up your luggage upon […]
Nagasaki: Japan’s First Cosmopolitan City
After the closing ceremony at the FICC everyone will leave together from the FICC to Nagasaki where you will get your first impression of this extraordinary city. ・Peace Hall & Atomic Bomb Museum: Experience a deeply moving introduction to Nagasaki’s history. Through powerful exhibits and personal testimonies, gain a profound understanding of the city’s mission […]
Overview: Saga – The Global Legacy of Arita Porcelain
Explore the birthplace of Japanese porcelain and the scenic coastal beauty of Saga Prefecture with a staggered itinerary designed to provide an intimate look at these historic sites across three travel groups. ・Kyushu Ceramic Museum: This museum offers a comprehensive journey through the history and exquisite artistry of porcelain from across the Kyushu region. ・Izumiyama […]
Hiroshima: A Place of Reflection and Resilience
Journey from the shores of Kyushu to the historic mainland, where you will encounter the ethereal beauty of a “floating” shrine and reflect on the enduring resilience of Hiroshima. ・Shinkansen & Ferry Crossing: Experience the precision of the Bullet Train followed by a scenic ferry ride across the Seto Inland Sea to reach the sacred […]
Post A: Kyoto – Where Ancient History Captivates the World
Experience the timeless elegance of Japan’s ancient capital, Kyoto, as we visit two of its most celebrated spiritual sites before concluding our journey together with a final celebratory gathering. To avoid extreme overcrowding you’ll visit the places below at different times. ・Shinkansen Travel: Enjoy the world-renowned speed and comfort of the Bullet Train as we […]
Group 1 – Kyoto: Where Ancient History Captivates the World
08:43-10:19 Travel from Hiroshima to Kyoto Station via Shinkansen; all hotels are within walking distance from the station 11:00-12:00Explore Sanjusangendo Temple 12:00-12:20 Travel to lunch venue 12:20-13:20 Lunch 13:20-13:50 Travel to Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion) 13:50-14:50 Explore Kinkaku-ji Temple 14:50-15:20 Transfer to the final farewell gathering 15:20-16:00 Final Farewell Gathering & luggage pick-up Dinner and […]
Overview: Nagasaki: The Legacy Project
To ensure a seamless experience and avoid overcrowding at our historic venues, participants will be divided into three separate groups to explore the following highlights of Nagasaki. ・Hypocenter & Peace Park: Stand at the exact epicenter of the 1945 atomic blast and walk through a tranquil memorial park dedicated to global peace and reflection. ・Legacy […]
Group 2 – Kyoto: Where Ancient History Captivates the World
08:43-10:19 Travel from Hiroshima to Kyoto Station via Shinkansen; all hotels are within walking distance from the station 10:40-11:15 Depart Kyoto Station for Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion) by chartered coach 11:15-12:15 Explore Kinkaku-ji Temple 12:15-12:35 Travel to the lunch venue 12:35-13:35 Lunch 13:35-14:05 Travel to Sanjusangendo Temple 14:05-15:05 Explore Sanjusangendo Temple 15:05-15:20 Transfer to the […]