Join Fr. Jerome Magat in the Jubilee Year of 2025

Walking in the Footsteps of the Martyrs: A Catholic Pilgrimage to Japan

Highlighting the Lives of St. Paul Miki & St. Lorenzo Ruiz (and a Visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Akita)

May 23 – June 5, 2025

$5200 per person + Airfare

This Catholic pilgrimage in the Year of Jubilee features three nights in Tokyo, two nights in Akita, two nights in Kyoto, one night in Hiroshima, and four nights in Nagasaki. Daily Mass – the cornerstone of each day – will be complemented by a touring program that will immerse the pilgrims in the incredible history, heritage and relics of our Catholic Faith. Highlights include the Shrine of Our Lady of Akita, the Samurai District, the Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, the Museum and Monument of the 26 Martyrs of Nagasaki, St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Hongochi Monastery, Oura Cathedral, the Atomic Bomb Museum of Nagasaki, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, the Assumption of Mary Cathedral and walking in the footsteps of St. Paul Miki and St. Lorenzo Ruiz.

Roundtrip airfare from California and centrally-located four-star hotels will be arranged. A ProRome tour manager will accompany the group throughout the course of the trip, and private bus transportation, a Catholic tour manager, all tours and tickets, and daily breakfast and dinner are included in the price.

Land Only: $5200 per person
Airfare: $1790 per person (from San Francisco Airport)
Total Package Including Airfare: $6990 per person

For those pilgrims who would like to book their own airfare, ProRome Tours will notify you when the group reaches the minimum number of participants required in order to operate the trip. Once this number is reached, pilgrims will be advised to move forward with booking their own airfare. 

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Trip Highlights

Tokyo

Welcome to Japan! We begin our pilgrimage with three nights in Tokyo. Here we will see the biggest tourist sites such as Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Tower and Shibuya Crossing. From Tokyo we will continue to Akita where we will visit Our Lady of Akita and the Samurai District.

Kyoto

From Akita we will proceed to Kyoto, where we will enter more deeply into the history of the Catholic faith in Japan, along with its many martyrs. Here we will visit the Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier, the Bamboo Alley, and the Nijo Castle. After two nights in Kyoto we will continue to Hiroshima.

Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima

In Hiroshima, we will enter into the devastating history of the Atomic Bomb hitting the city on August 6, 1945. We will pray at the Assumption of Mary Cathedral, before touring the Peace Memorial Park, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and if time permits, we’ll conclude with the Hiroshima Castle.

Nagasaki, Japan
Nagasaki

Our pilgrimage concludes with four nights in Nagasaki. We’ll visit the Museum and Monument of the 26 Martyrs of Nagasaki, enter into the life of St. Paul Miki and St. Lorenzo Ruiz, and pray at St. Maximillian Kolbe’s Hongochi Monstary, Oura Cathedral, and the Urakami Cathedral. 

IMPORTANT ACTION ITEMS

Planning Checklist

Registration

In order to register, click "Register Now" on the top of this webpage and follow the prompts on the form.

Passports - Upload or Apply Today

After registering we will send you a link to upload your passport. If you do not have a valid passport you must apply ASAP. It can take up to three months for new and renewed passports to arrive. Passports must be valid six (6) months AFTER the date of return to the USA.

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Purchase Travel Insurance

ProRome Tours will send you an insurance quote as soon as you register. We strongly suggest that everyone purchase travel insurance.

Prepare Physically

We recommend that pilgrims start walking to prepare for the physical demands of this pilgrimage. We will take the bus whenever possible, but this trip will include approximately 4-7 miles walking, spread throughout the duration of each day.

Pre-Trip Video

Approximately two months before departure, ProRome Tours will send a preparatory pre-trip video to all participants regarding their pilgrimage.

Welcome Boxes

Approximately one month before departure, ProRome Tours will send welcome boxes to all trip participants. Items include: name tags, luggage tags, final detailed itineraries and more.

Final Trip Information

Two weeks before departure, ProRome Tours will email each pilgrim the final trip information, which will include the final detailed itineraries, the rooming lists, the e-ticket numbers for your flights (if booked through ProRome) and any other pertinent trip information.  

Pricing, Payments & Cancellation

Payments

Below is the payment schedule.

$200 / due @ registration

$3395
due December 20, 2024
$3395
due January 24, 2025
$990 Single Occupancy Surcharge (if applicable)
due January 24, 2025
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Regular Price

See brochure for full list of inclusions.

$6990 / per-person

Roundtrip Airfare on Japan Airlines
12 Nights Lodging in Double Occupancy
4 Bullet Train Tickets, Second Class Seating
ProRome Tour Manager
Private English-Speaking Guides
All Tours and Entrance Fees
Daily Breakfast
Daily Dinner
One Lunch at Himematsuya Honten Restaurant
Private Bus Transportation Daily
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Cancellation

If you cancel, this policy applies.

Our Policy

100 Days or More before Tour
Full refund less $200.00 deposit
100-75 Days before Tour
50% Refund
Within 75 Days of Tour
No Refund
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Additional Information

Registration, Payments and Cancellation

In order to register please click on the “Register Now” button on this webpage. We will then process your registration and contact you by email with more information.

For questions regarding cancellation, please refer to our Terms and Conditions found here: https://prorome.com/terms-conditions/

Flight Information

Airline

The group is flying on Japan Airlines from San Francisco Airport (SFO). Please see below for the detailed flight itinerary. The cost of $1790 is included in the package price. If you opt to fly on your own this amount will be deducted from your invoice.

5/23/25 JL57 SFO-NRT 1:30pm-4:30pm 5/24/25

6/5/25 JL610 NGS-HND 12:50pm-2:30pm

6/5/25 JL2 HND-SFO 4:25pm-9:45am

Seating & Upgrades

Seat selection and upgrades are not guaranteed. If you have any requests or questions regarding seating or are interested in an upgrade, please contact our travel agent Alex at flights@prorome.com .

Please refer to our Airfare FAQs and General FAQs for more information.

Hotel Information

Hotels

While on your pilgrimage you will be staying at the following hotels. More information regarding these hotels is forthcoming.

  1. Grand Prince Hotel Shin-Takanawa in Tokyo
  2. Akita Castle Hotel in Akita
  3. Hotel Monterey Kyoto Hotel in Kyoto
  4. Granvia Hiroshima South Gate Hotel in Hiroshima
  5. Nagasaki Marriott Hotel in Nagasaki

Group Meals

The Meals

Daily breakfast and either lunch or dinner are included in the tour package. Your meals have been pre-arranged and selected by ProRome. Beverages other than water are not included.

Tip: If you are allergic to something simply inform the tour director at the beginning of the trip. 

Dietary and Health Restrictions

There are no dietary restrictions. Vegetarian or vegan, gluten-free or celiac, we work only with restaurants and caterers who have ample options for you.

Regarding health, please review a clause from our Terms and Conditions.

ProRome Tours expects you to make a realistic assessment of your health. All Participants are expected to be in active good health, to enjoy traveling as part of a group, and to be ready to experience cultural differences with grace. Walking and climbing stairs are required in many hotels and airports, to board the aircraft, and as part of many excursions. Prior to traveling, we highly recommend visiting your personal physician for a check-up, so that you may discuss your ability to participate in this type of journey. For the latest recommendations on specific health precautions for the areas you will visit, consult your physician and the Centers for Disease Control. Any physical condition requiring special attention, diet, or treatment should be reported in writing when the reservation is made. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate Participants with special needs; however, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs. If you require a slower pace, extra assistance, or the use of a cane or walking stick, arrangements will be made for private touring at each destination, if necessary, at the discretion of our Tour staff. Any extra cost for such arrangements will be the responsibility of the Participant. If you would like to forgo some of the scheduled sightseeing to rejuvenate and relax, please feel free to do so at any time.

Placing Calls in Japan

If you are calling from an American phone number, you must dial the international “dial out” code first, which is “00”, or simply the “+” symbol. You must then dial the country code (USA is 1, Japan is 81), followed by the number. 

NB – Remember to CONTACT YOUR SERVICE provider a few days before the trip and activate international calling on your phone.

Luggage Service at Hotels

Porterage is not included in the price. If you require a porter to deliver your luggage to your room, please inform your tour manager prior to arrival at the hotel.

Crisis Management

The following scenarios are typical “crisis” situations that may occur while on tour Italy and how to best prevent and manage them. Please read. If you would like to read our full plan please download it here: https://prorome.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ProRome-Crisis-Management-Plan-.pdf. 

You Get Lost

This is a common occurrence. First of all, stay put. Most folks who get really lost do so by running in the wrong direction! Your tour manager will find you if you stay put. If you have a cell phone, please call your tour manager, or any other group member you may be in contact with. If you cannot dial “+” on your phone, dial “00” followed by “1”, followed by the number. If after 30 minutes you are unable to reach your tour manager and cannot find the group, proceed to the nearest Taxi stand and have a cab take you back to the hotel. The hotel address can be found below. If you do not see a cab stand nearby, enter the nearest hotel and ask the concierge to call you a cab. Upon arrival at the hotel please call your tour manager and let him know that you have returned to the hotel. 

You Lose Your Phone, Wallet or Passport 

Nine times out of ten, this can be prevented. Theft is not uncommon in Rome, so remember to keep your valuables as protected as possible. Fanny packs under the shirt are ideal. If you use a purse or backpack, hold it in front especially in crowds. Be aware of your surroundings and keep an eye on those around you as well. If you do lose your phone, wallet or passport, inform your tour manager immediately. We will then inform the local authorities and say a prayer to St. Anthony! The US embassy in Rome can turn around new passports within a few hours, but expect a hefty fee – 500 euro!

You Get Injured 

Again, nine times out of ten we can prevent personal injuries by following rules and guidelines that are put in place. That includes never standing while the bus is moving, only crossing the street at crosswalks, and wearing sturdy walking shoes and keeping your eyes on the road. If you do experience an injury, inform your tour manager immediately. If necessary, we will arrange emergency transportation to the nearest hospital for care.

Dehydration and Fatigue

It is crucially important to begin hydration at least three days prior to departure, and to increase your electrolyte intake as well. Touring in autumn can be deceiving, because while you may not feel thirsty in 60 degree weather, your body will nonetheless require lots of water. Always carry a water bottle with you. If you do experience dizziness, a fever or sudden fatigue, notify your tour manager immediately and sit still. If necessary, we will arrange emergency transportation to the nearest hospital for care.

Trip Patrons

As our trip patrons, we will pray to Our Lady of Akita, St. Paul Miki and St. Lorenzo Ruiz before and during the trip, asking for their intercession and protection upon our pilgrimage!