Day 1: Nagasaki (BLD)

Arrive in Nagasaki. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument. Mass at the Shrine of the Martyrs. Visit Oura Cathedral.

Day 2: Nagasaki (BLD)

After breakfast, visit Urakami Cathedral, a prominent Catholic church located in Nagasaki, Japan. On August 9, 1945, during World War II, Nagasaki was devastated by the atomic bomb. Urakami cathedral was located near the epicenter of the bombing. The church was almost completely destroyed, but parts of it were later rebuilt. The cathedral is a moving site of both historical and spiritual significance, reflecting the resilience of the Catholic community in Japan through times of persecution and tragedy. Mass at the Cathedral. Visit the Atomic Bomb Museum and Ground Zero Peace Park. Lunch at a local restaurant. Explore the Glover Garden located on the Minami-Yamate hill, offering great views of Nagasaki’s harbor and cityscape. The garden is a short distance from the Oura Church and can be accessed easily by public transport or by walking through the scenic hills of Nagasaki. Overall, Glover Garden is a unique and peaceful place to explore the legacy of Japan’s interaction with the West during a pivotal time in its history, and it’s also a great spot to enjoy the natural beauty and historic architecture of Nagasaki. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Akita (BLD)

Fly to Akita. Upon arrival, begin the Akita city tour. Visit the Senshu Park, site of Kubota Castle ruins. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, enjoy a short cultural experience with Akita’s traditional crafts. Dinner at the restaurant and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Akita.

Day 4: Akita (BLD)

Visit the shrine in Akita City and the wooden statue of the Virgin Mary carved from a Katsura tree. Stigmata and Tears: The statue reportedly bled from its hand and later began to weep. It wept 101 times over nearly seven years.

Day 5: Akita – Tokyo (BLD)

Fly to Tokyo Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.

Day 6: Tokyo (BLD)

After breakfast, we will leave for the Imperial Palace, national diet building, Asakusa Sensoji kanon temple and nakamise street. Lunch at the local restaurant. Visit Tokyo Skytree and do some Ginza shopping. We will have our dinner. Transfer to our hotel and overnight in Tokyo.

Day 7: Tokyo – Canada (B)

Checkout and transfer to the airport.