Day 1 (November 18th): Osaka→Kyoto
Hotel: HOTEL ANTEROOM KYOTO
Meals: None
Arrival at Kansai International Airport (KIX).
Check in at the hotel in Kyoto. Free time. We can provide you with some recommendations on where to go on your own that day and how to get there.
*Please note that check-in at the hotel is possible only from 3:00 PM, but you can leave your luggage there and pick it up when you come back for the check-in later.
Day 2 (November 19th): Kyoto
Hotel: HOTEL ANTEROOM KYOTO
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Meet with the guide at 10:00 AM at the hotel lobby for a guided tour of Kyoto.
On this first day, we will visit Nanzenji, which played a pivotal role in the religious and political life of medieval Japan and is considered the main Zen Buddhist temple in the country, being part of the "Five Mountain Peaks of Kyoto" system. The temple remains active today and is particularly renowned for its magnificent park and rock garden.
Lunch
The tour continues at the Sanjusangendo, where we will see the 1001 statues of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy. It became widely known for this pavilion, so the official name of the temple (Rengeo-in) is used much less frequently today.
We will end the tour with a visit to Fushimi Inari Taisha, a shrine complex dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari. Numerous shrines are located in a dense forest at the foot of the mountain of the same name on the outskirts of Kyoto, with a hiking route through the complex that leads to the top of the sacred mountain and takes about two to three hours to walk entirely.
Transfer to the hotel, time to rest.
Day 3 (November 20th): Kyoto
Hotel: HOTEL ANTEROOM KYOTO
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
The day begins with breakfast at the hotel. At 9:00 AM, meet your guide and assistant in the hotel lobby before setting off on your tour.
The first stop will be at a famous temple located not far from your hotel. This historic complex, rich in ancient tradition, once served as both a spiritual center and a place of protection for the old capital.
After visiting a temple, we’ll head to the northern part of the city to explore the famous Nishiki Market, often referred to as “Kyoto’s Kitchen.”
This lively, narrow street is filled with the scents of freshly prepared food. Here, you can sample traditional fish cakes, green tea mochi, seasonal delicacies, and a variety of chilled sake. In addition to food, the market also offers a wide range of items, from genuine silk kimonos to modern Japanese souvenirs.
Lunch will be served at one of the restaurants near the market.
After lunch, we’ll enjoy a leisurely walk across the Kamogawa River to the vibrant neighborhoods of Ponto-chō and Gion. Known for their traditional architecture and atmosphere, these areas reflect the spirit of old Kyoto and the world of geisha. You can still feel the charm of the era when samurai would relax in teahouses after their duties.
To conclude the day, we’ll visit Yasaka Shrine — one of Kyoto’s most revered Shinto shrines, located at the foot of the Higashiyama district. The shrine is especially famous for its festivals and as a symbol of protection for the city.
After the tour, we’ll return to your hotel. The rest of the evening is free for dinner on your own and relaxation.
Day 4 (November 21st): Travel to Sapporo and attend the DIR EN GREY concert.
Hotel: HOTEL RESOL SAPPORO NAKAJIMAKOUEN
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Early breakfast at the hotel.
Hotel check-out and transfer to Itami Airport.
Group flight from Osaka to Sapporo: departure at 11:55 AM, arrival in Sapporo at 1:40 PM.
Upon arrival at the airport, transfer to the hotel with a traditional Japanese lunch box served during the journey.
Check in at the hotel upon arrival.
Around 4:00 PM (specific time TBD), meet in the hotel lobby for an escort to the concert.
After the concert, free time for dinner and rest.
*For those interested in buying merchandise from the show, we plan to accept pre-orders on a special site for the travel-package participants. Please wait for more details.
*Merchandising is also planned to be on sale at the venue on the day of the show. More information to be announced on the DIR EN GREY’s official website.
Day 5 (November 22nd): Off day
Hotel: HOTEL RESOL SAPPORO NAKAJIMAKOUEN
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a relaxing day in Sapporo.
Day 6 (November 23rd): Travel to Sendai and attend the DIR EN GREY concert.
Hotel: SNGL Hotel Monte Hermana Sendai
TWN Hotel JAL City Sendai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Early breakfast at the hotel.
Check out of the hotel and transfer to New Chitose Airport in Sapporo.
Group flight from Sapporo to Sendai. Departure at 11:10 AM and arrival in Sendai at 12:20 PM.
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Lunch in the area near the hotel.
At 4:00 PM, meet in the hotel lobby for an escort to the concert.
After the concert, return to the hotel and have free time for dinner and rest.
*For those interested in buying merchandise from the show, we plan to accept pre-orders on a special site for the travel-package participants. Please wait for more details.
*Merchandising is also planned to be on sale at the venue on the day of the show. More information to be announced on the DIR EN GREY’s official website.
Day 7 (November 24th): Tokyo
Hotel: Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
After checking out from the hotel, the group will travel by Shinkansen from Sendai Station to Tokyo Station. Upon arrival in Tokyo, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is free for leisure and personal exploration of the city.
※Optional early Shinkansen departure.
It is possible to change your Shinkansen ticket for an earlier departure time.
Please inform us in advance if you would like to make this change.
Day 8 (November 25th): Tokyo
Hotel: Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Hotel check-out on your own before 11:00 AM(*1). At the previously designated time(*2), a Japanese driver will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby holding a sign with your name on it to take you to the Tokyo airport (be it Narita International Airport or Haneda Airport) in a private vehicle.
End of the travel package.
(*1) Please note that you will have to make the hotel check-out before 11:00 AM. If you do not complete the checkout in time, we cannot accept responsibility for any additional fees incurred due to late payment. Please ensure timely completion. You can leave your luggage in the hotel's cloak until it's time to go.
(*2) If you are not in the hotel lobby at the designated time for the airport transfer pick-up, the driver will leave, and we will not take any responsibility for how you can get to the airport, so please be punctual. In that case, a 100% cancellation charge will apply, and no refund will be available.
【IMPORTANT】
Please note that this is a group tour. Understand that you will need to comply with the instructions given by the guide, strictly follow the time schedule, and be respectful of the other participants.
Please note that we reserve the right to ask any person to withdraw from a tour if it is considered necessary for the well-being or safety of that person or other members of the group.