- Arrival in Tokyo
- Check-in at the hotel
- Welcome dinner and tour orientation
- Tokyo exploration: Visit iconic sites such as the Imperial Palace, Asakusa Shrine, and Meiji Shrine. Explore the vibrant districts of Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Harajuku.
- Evening cultural experiences: Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony or watch a sumo wrestling match
- Travel from Tokyo to Yokohama
- Check-in at the hotel
- Yokohama exploration: Visit Minato Mirai 21 waterfront district and Sankeien Garden
- Evening free time for personal exploration
- Weekend break and free time
- Travel from Yokohama to Nagoya
- Check-in at the hotel
- Nagoya exploration: Visit Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine, and the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
- Evening cultural experiences: Sample local cuisine or attend a traditional theater performance
- Travel from Nagoya to Kyoto
- Check-in at the hotel
- Kyoto exploration: Visit Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Evening free time for personal exploration
- Weekend break and free time
- Travel from Kyoto to Osaka
Check-in at the hotel
- Osaka exploration: Visit Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, and Universal Studios Japan
- Evening cultural experiences: Try local street food or attend a traditional theater performance
- Travel from Osaka to Kobe
- Check-in at the hotel
- Kobe exploration: Visit the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Kobe Port Tower and sample Kobe beef
- Evening free time for personal exploration
- Weekend break and free time
- Travel from Kobe to Hiroshima
- Check-in at the hotel
- Hiroshima exploration: Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Hiroshima Peace Memorial
- Evening cultural experiences: Try local Okonomiyaki or attend a traditional theater performance
- Travel from Hiroshima to Okayama
- Check-in at the hotel
- Okayama exploration: Visit Korakuen Garden, Okayama Castle, and stroll through the charming Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
- Evening free time for personal exploration
- Travel from Okayama to Fukuoka
- Check-in at the hotel
- Fukuoka exploration: Visit the ancient Kushida Shrine, explore the modern Canal City Hakata shopping complex, and sample regional cuisine at local food stalls
- Evening cultural experiences: Attend a traditional theater performance or try local street food
- Travel from Fukuoka to Sendai
- Check-in at the hotel
- Sendai exploration: Discover the city’s lush green spaces, visit the Zuihoden Mausoleum, and take a day trip to the nearby Matsushima Bay, known for its scenic islands
- Evening free time for personal exploration
- Travel from Sendai to Tokyo
- Check-in at the hotel
- Return to Tokyo: Revisit favorite spots or discover new ones, and prepare for the closing event
- Evening cultural experiences: Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony or watch a Kabuki performance
- True Friend Tour closing event: Celebrate the journey, connections made, and the impact of the tour on the people of South Sudan
- Farewell dinner
Kindly be informed that the itinerary provided serves as a tentative guide for the True Friend Tour and is subject to modifications. We will update the itinerary as soon as we receive confirmation for presentations at universities, community centers, and town halls and after the tour routes have been finalized.