Catholic Pilgrimage Tours by Japan Adventure Club
Start Your Journey with Confidence
Before planning your Catholic pilgrimage, explore our FAQ section—
you’ll find helpful answers about Mass arrangements, destinations, accommodations, group support, travel insurance, and more.
1. ✝️ What makes Japan Adventure Club’s Catholic pilgrimage different from a standard Japan tour?
Japan Adventure Club designs Catholic pilgrimages as true spiritual journeys.
Each itinerary traces the footsteps of saints, martyrs, missionaries, and hidden Christian communities across Japan.
Our pilgrimages combine:
- ✝️ Deep Catholic heritage
- ⛪ Meaningful devotional experiences
- 🕊️ Faith-centered reflection
- 🚌 Seamless travel logistics
- 🛏️ Quality accommodations
- 🗾 Rich cultural exploration
We handle every detail so your group can focus fully on prayer, learning, and spiritual renewal.
2. ⛪ Can you arrange Mass and devotional services during the pilgrimage?
Yes. This is one of our core strengths.
We coordinate with Catholic parishes and religious communities to arrange:
- ✝️ Mass (public or private, depending on parish schedule)
- 🙏 Holy Hour or Adoration (where available)
- 📿 Devotional visits and prayer time
If your group includes a priest, we help secure the appropriate permissions for him to celebrate Mass in Japan. We also advise on customary stipends and parish donations.
3. 🗺️ What are the key destinations included in your Catholic pilgrimage programs?
Nagasaki – “The Heart of Catholic Japan”
- ⛪ Oura Cathedral (UNESCO)
- ✝️ 26 Martyrs Museum & Monument
- 🌄 Hidden Christian villages (Sotome)
🕊️ Urakami Cathedral - ⛴️ Optional Goto Islands extension
Akita – Marian Pilgrimage
- 🙏 Sanctuary of Our Lady of Akita
- 🕊️ Convent of the Handmaids of the Eucharist
Hiroshima – Peace & Reflection
- 🕊️ Peace Memorial Park
- 🕯️ Atomic Bomb Dome
- ⛪ Catholic community visits
Tokyo & Kyoto
- Missionary landmarks
- Historic Catholic churches
- Cultural sites supporting spiritual context
All routes are customizable depending on the group’s intentions and time available.
4. 🚌 What level of comfort and pace should we expect during the pilgrimage?
We design our pilgrimages with both spiritual depth and comfort in mind.
You can expect:
- 🚌 Private coach/van transportation
- 🛏️ Comfortable hotels with breakfast
- 🚶♂️ Moderate walking (with adjustments for seniors)
- 📿 Built-in time for prayer and reflection
- 🕊️ Optional gentle pacing for groups with mobility needs
Our goal is to create a deeply meaningful experience without physical strain.
5. 📦 What is included in the Catholic pilgrimage package?
Included:
- ✍️ Custom itinerary planning
- 🛏️ Hotels with breakfast
- 🚌 Domestic transportation (bus/van/flights as needed)
- ⛪ Catholic-aware local guide
- ✝️ Mass and devotional coordination
- 🎟️ Admission fees
- 📘 Daily schedule booklet
- 📞 24/7 support from our Japan operation team
Not included:
- ✈️ International flights
- 💒 Parish stipends or Mass donations
- 🛡️ Travel insurance
- 💼 Personal expenses
Everything included is clearly listed in your final itinerary and proposal.
6. 👥 Can you accommodate large parish groups or multi-generational pilgrimages?
Yes. We regularly operate pilgrimages for:
- ⛪ Parish groups (15–90+)
- 🙌 Youth groups and Catholic schools
- 👨👩👧 Multi-generation families
- ✝️ Religious communities
We provide:
- 🚍 Large coaches
- 🗣️ Bilingual guides
- 🍽️ Group meal coordination
- 📋 Smooth group check-ins
- 🙏 Adapted devotional schedules
Large groups are welcome and well-supported.
7. 📅 How far in advance should we book a Catholic pilgrimage?
We recommend:
- 8–12 months for parish or large group pilgrimages
- 4–6 months for small private groups
Japan’s Catholic pilgrimage sites (especially Nagasaki and Akita) require early planning due to church availability and limited accommodations.
8. 🎚️ Can we customize how much the itinerary focuses on spiritual vs cultural activities?
Absolutely. Every JAC pilgrimage is custom-built.
You may choose:
- ✝️ Marian focus (Akita)
- 🕊️ Hidden Christian / Martyrs route (Nagasaki)
- 🧭 Balanced multi-city pilgrimage
- 📿 Highly devotional itinerary with daily Mass, Adoration, and reflection
- 👨👩👧 Gentle spiritual itinerary for mixed-faith or family groups
We shape the program based on your parish’s mission, preferences, and spiritual goals.
9. 🛡️ Do you offer travel insurance, and what do you recommend?
Yes. We strongly encourage all pilgrims to purchase travel insurance, as many arrangements are non-refundable once confirmed.
Japan Adventure Club recommends AIG Travel Guard, a trusted provider offering:
- 🛑 Trip cancellation/interruption
- 🚑 Medical coverage in Japan
- ✈️ Emergency evacuation
- 🧳 Baggage protection
- ⏱️ Travel delay & missed connection coverage
You may review and purchase coverage here: https://japanexpotours.com/travel-insurance-1
Purchasing early maximizes eligibility for full coverage.
