Tokyo
Arrival, airport welcome, hotel transfer, orientation, and Mass when flight timing permits.
Extended sample itinerary
14 days for a deeper pilgrimage.
More time in Nagasaki and western Japan creates room for prayer, history, community, and a richer understanding of the Church in Japan.
Route at a glance
Follow the Catholic story west across Japan.
Tokyo → Mount Fuji → Nagasaki → Hiroshima → Tsuwano → Kyoto
This extended route reduces the feeling of rushing and adds Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, and Tsuwano. It is especially suitable for parish groups seeking stronger historical context and more time for prayer.
Tokyo
Mass and Catholic Tokyo, paired with the Imperial Palace area and selected city landmarks.
Mount Fuji
Fujiyoshida Catholic Church, the Marian shrine on Mount Fuji, and time for prayer amid the landscape.
Tokyo to Nagasaki
Fly to Nagasaki and begin with St. Philip’s Church and the Twenty-Six Martyrs Monument and Museum.
Nagasaki
Seibo no Kishi, St. Maximilian Kolbe’s museum, Lourdes grotto, rosary walk, Ōura Cathedral, and the former seminary.
Unzen & Shimabara
The Unzen Hells martyrdom sites, Shimabara Catholic Church, Hara Castle, and the Holy Maria Kannon.
Hidden Christian heritage
A day devoted to the communities that preserved the faith in secret, with churches and historical interpretation selected for the route.
Nagasaki
Urakami Cathedral, Peace Park, the Atomic Bomb Museum, Mass, and additional time for prayer or reflection.
Nagasaki to Hiroshima
Travel to Hiroshima and visit the Memorial Cathedral for World Peace and Peace Memorial Park.
Yamaguchi & Tsuwano
Sites connected with St. Francis Xavier and the Otome Pass martyrs, with Mass and a scenic journey through western Honshu.
To Kyoto
Travel to Kyoto, settle in, celebrate Mass, and enjoy a relaxed evening.
Kyoto
Mass and a full cultural day with selected temples, gardens, shrines, and historic districts.
Nara & Osaka
Nara’s historic heart and Deer Park, followed by Osaka and a farewell dinner.
Departure
Airport transfer from Osaka or onward travel to Tokyo, depending on the group’s flights.
Optional extensions
Make the journey your own.
Groups with additional time can add Our Lady of Akita, a retreat day, extra Hidden Christian communities, or a Japan–Philippines pilgrimage combination. We can also shorten the cultural program to create more devotional time.
Our Lady of AkitaRetreat dayPhilippines combinationAdditional Nagasaki nightsSlower mobility-friendly pace
Plan with our Japan team