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LENT IN JAPAN: MISSION, MARTYRS, AND MEDITATION
22 - 29 Mar 2015 (8D 7N) Led by Friar John Wong, OFM
This Lent, take on a journey of prayer and meditation with a difference – in the Land of the
Rising Sun. Celebrate the hope which our faith presents in a journey which traces the steps
of 26 martyrs, from Kyoto to Nagasaki to face their death. Commonly known as St Paul Miki
and Companions whose feast we celebrate on 6 February, Paul Miki was the first Japanese
member of a religious order. As you explore the missionary journeys of the great Spanish
Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries, St Francis Xavier and St Peter Baptist in Japan, you will
be lead in meditation sessions under the cherry blossoms that herald an Eternal Spring. In
2015, the Church in Japan celebrates the 150th anniversary of the discovery of the Hidden
Christians in Nagasaki, who for 250 years, under strict prohibition, bravely protected and
proclaimed their faith. Come on the journey to learn about the history of salvation prepared
for Japan by God!
Cathedral of St Mary of Tamatsukuri
Franciscan Chapel Centre
Oura Church
Nagasaki Peack Memorial Park
Osaka Castle
Urakami Cathedral
Franciscan Journeys is an initiative of the Order of Friars Minor (Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei) to offer
pilgrimages off the beaten track as a commitment to forming the People of God through a lived experience of
Franciscan Spirituality
Scenic Travel Pte Ltd
is t he E xc lu si ve A pp o i nt ed A ge nt fo r Fra nc isc an Jour ney s
For more information, p: 6226 3611 or e: pilgrimage@globaltravel.com.sg
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480, Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, #13-01A, HDB Hub (East Wing), Singapore 310480
Web: www.scenic-travel.com
Global Travel Pte Ltd
Incorporated in Singapore 1984  Co. Registration No.: 198403768G
Travel Agency Licence No.: TA 469
PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON IN SGD (S$)
GROUP SIZE
Minimum 25paying pax
30 pax
maximum
COST PER PERSON
Single
4988/-
Twin
4288/-
Package Price Includes
a) Return economy airfare Singapore/ Tokyo / Singapore on Singapore Airlines
b) 07 nights accommodation with daily breakfast in 3*/4* hotel
a. 01night in Haneda
b. 03nigths in Kyoto
c. 02nights in Nagasaki
d. 01night in Fukuoka
c) Meals as specified in the itinerary
d) Private coach transfers
e) Bullet Train from JR Shinagawa Station to JR Osaka Station
f) Bullet Train from JR Kyoto Station to JR Hakata Station
g) Gratuities for drivers and overseas Local English speaking guide
h) Spiritual Director to accompany group throughout the trip
Package Price Excludes
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
All other services not specified in the itinerary
Airport Taxes & surcharges as of today S$358, subject to change
All Expenses of a personal nature (e.g. telephone and Internet charges)
Beverages during meals
Personal Travel Insurance
Visa and other documentation fees (if any)
Excess baggage over and above the stated limit of 30kg per person
DAY / DATE
Day 01/22 Mar
Sunday
Day 02/23 Mar
Monday
Day 03/24 Mar
Tuesday
Day 04/25 Mar
Wednesday
PILGRIMAGE ITINERARY
ITINERARY
SINGAPORE – HANEDA
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for flight to Tokyo
Arrival in Haneda Airport
Meet and greet upon arrival. Transfer to hotel for check-in.
Dinner in local restaurant
Overnight hotel in Haneda
HANEDA – OSAKA – KYOTO
Breakfast at hotel and check-out
Visit the Eastern Cross Museum
After lunch, take a bullet train to Osaka
Visit Osaka Castle & Park
Check-in hotel in Kyoto
KYOTO
Breakfast at hotel
Full Day Kyoto Tour and visit the famous Fushimi Castle
Overnight in Kyoto
KYOTO – NARA – KYOTO
Breakfast at hotel
Full Day Kyoto & Nara Tour
Visit Mt Yoshino(no.1 spot for Cherry Blossom)
Drive by Nara Deer Park. Continue visit to Ryouanji
Temple and Ponto -Cho district
Overnight in Kyoto
480, Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, #13-01A, HDB Hub (East Wing), Singapore 310480
Web: www.scenic-travel.com
Global Travel Pte Ltd
Incorporated in Singapore 1984  Co. Registration No.: 198403768G
Travel Agency Licence No.: TA 469
MEALS
Meals on Board
Dinner
Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast &
Lunch
DAY / DATE
Day 05/26 Mar
Thursday
Day 06/27 Mar
Friday
Day 07/28 Mar
Saturday
Day 08/29 Mar
Sunday
ITINERARY
MEALS
KYOTO – NAGASAKI
Early breakfast at hotel and check-out
Take a train to JR Hakata Station then transfer to Nagasaki by coach
Visit Oura Catholic Church and Nishizaka Hill.
Overnight in Nagasaki
NAGASAKI
Breakfast at hotel
Full Day Nagasaki Tour
Visit Hirado Castle, Hirado Museum, Hoki Church, Ikitsuki Shima
Island, Yamada church
Overnight in Nagasaki
NAGASAKI - FUKUOKA
Breakfast at hotel
Visit Nagasaki Peace Park
Transfer to Fukuoka by coach
Overnight in Fukuoka
FUKUOKA – SIGNAPORE
Early breakfast
Transfer to Fukuoka airport for flight back to Singapore.
Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast &
Lunch
Breakfast &
Lunch
Meals on board
Remarks:

Sequence on the itinerary & flight timing, subject to change

Daily Mass in Church/Chapel subject to availability
FLIGHT SCHEDULE ON SINGAPORE AIRLINES (SQ)
DATE
FLIGHT NO.
DESTINATION
ETD
ETA
22 MARCH 2015
29 MARCH 2015
SQ 632
SQ 655
SINGAPORE – HANEDA
FUKUOKA – SINGAPORE
0805
1000
1535
1525
480, Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, #13-01A, HDB Hub (East Wing), Singapore 310480
Web: www.scenic-travel.com
Global Travel Pte Ltd
Incorporated in Singapore 1984  Co. Registration No.: 198403768G
Travel Agency Licence No.: TA 469
FLIGHT
DURATION
6hrs & 30mins
6hrs & 35mins