Pre Tour 3
Information on the 20th World Rose Convention in Fukuyama 2025 Pre-tour:
Tour to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, and Setouchi Triennale as well as rose gardens in the Kansai and Shikoku regions
Application Requirements
Application period
From Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - Monday, March 31, 2025
Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Course Highlights
A course that includes visits to representative rose gardens and Japanese gardens in Kansai and Shikoku, such as Osaka's Hamadera Park Rose Garden and Kagawa's Ritsurin Garden, as well as international events held concurrently like the Osaka-Kansai Expo and the Setouchi International Art Festival, which is held every three years.
Departure Dates and Duration of this Tour
May 12, 2025 (Mon) / 6 days
[Travel period] May 12, 2025 (Monday) to May 17, 2025 (Saturday)
Introduction of main destinations
Monday, May 12
STARTS FROM OSAKA
Departure Location:
Osaka City
Nearest airport:Kansai International Airport
Nearest bullet train station:JR Shin-Osaka Station
Please check into Hotel Nikko Osaka by dinner time, as we will have dinner prepared for you.[Map]
Tuesday, May 13
EXPO TOUR
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
The Osaka/Kansai Expo 2025 is an international exposition scheduled to be held in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, organized by the Japan 2025 Association for International Expositions and Expositions (AIEI). It will be a large-scale exposition addressing comprehensive themes, marking Japan's first hosting since the 2005 Aichi Expo after a 20-year gap. The theme " Designing Future Society for our Lives " will gather wisdom from around the world, including cutting-edge technologies, to tackle various global challenges and generate new ideas.
Wednesday, May 14
GARDEN TOUR IN OSAKA
Hamadera Park Rose Garden
Located in Hamadera Park along the Sakai City seafront, Osaka, this unique Japanese-style rose garden greets visitors with a terraced landscape reminiscent of Japan's natural scenery. It features Japanese wild roses in settings that mimic their natural habitats, such as Hamanasu roses (Rosa rugosa) on coastal sandy beaches and Ootakanebara (Rosa acicularis) roses in high mountainous environments.
David Austin English Rose Garden
Adjacent to Kansai International Airport in Sennan, Osaka, this garden showcases over 3,000 plants from the David Austin Roses collection, a renowned UK rose breeding company. Visitors can also purchase rose plants at the attached plant center.
CONCERTO(THE KOBE CRUISE)
The Kobe Bay dinner cruise "Concerto" departs from Kobe Port, offering an elegant dinner while enjoying beautiful night views. Against the backdrop of Kobe Port's scenery and the beautiful silhouette of Mount Rokko, it provides a special moment for guests.
Thursday, May 15
GARDEN TOUR IN KOBE
Kobe Municipal Arboretum
Located near the urban area of Kobe, nestled in a corner of Mount Rokko, this vast botanical garden covers a total area of 142.6 hectares. Established in 1940, it showcases approximately 1,200 species of woody plants, categorized by forest types from around the world and displayed as natural habitats. Approximately 50,000 plants of 350 varieties across 25 species have been collected and planted in the Hydrangea Garden. In the Azalea and Rhododendron Garden, visitors can enjoy approximately 4,000 plants of 37 species.
Mt. Washuzan
©Okayama Prefectural Tourism Federation
Washuzan is a 133-meter-high mountain located in Kurashiki City, Okayama, part of the Seto Inland Sea National Park. From Washuzan, visitors can enjoy magnificent views of the Seto Inland Sea, including the beauty of the islands and the grandeur of the Seto Ohashi Bridge. It's an ideal place for hiking with well-maintained walking paths and observatories along the way, offering refreshing views of natural landscapes, seasonal flowers, and bird songs.
Friday, May 16
GARDEN TOUR IN SHIKOKU
Ritsurin Garden
As the largest garden designated as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty by the national government, this circular feudal lord's garden in Takamatsu Matsudaira clan showcases a clever design of ponds and mountains, offering a unique view at every step.
Seto Ohashi Bridge
The Seto Ohashi Bridge is a massive bridge complex spanning 13.1 kilometers, connecting Okayama Prefecture on Honshu with Kagawa Prefecture on Shikoku. Opened in 1988, it comprises six bridges and four artificial islands, offering magnificent views against the backdrop of the beautiful Seto Inland Sea with its numerous islands. The view from the bridge is particularly stunning, showcasing the beautiful islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea, as well as the changing landscapes of sunrise, sunset, and night views throughout the seasons. Additionally, there are numerous spots where you can enjoy a full view of the bridge, such as the Seto Ohashi Memorial Park and observation decks, making it a popular tourist destination.
Saturday, May 17
GARDEN TOUR IN SHIKOKU, ARRIVE IN FUKUYAMA
Yoshiumi Rose Park
Established in 1993 on Oshima Island near Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, along the Setouchi-Shimanami Kaido, this park covers an area of 2.8 hectares and is home to approximately 3,500 roses of 400 varieties, ranging from old to modern types, including the Josephine rose collection. The spacious grounds also include a lawn area and other relaxing spaces.
Tatara Bridge
Image provided by :Hiroshima Tourism Association
Tatara Bridge is part of the Shimanami Kaido that connects Honshu and Shikoku, known for its beautiful scenery and advanced design. The Shimanami Kaido is globally famous as a cycling route, where you can feel the wind while enjoying the stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea from Tatara Ohashi. The Tatara River flowing beneath the bridge and the lush surrounding landscapes display beauty in every season, captivating visitors.
Moved to Fukuyama City. Go to your own hotel
Tour price(per person)
JPY 296,000
*The travel price shown is for two people using one room.
Additional charge for single room : JPY 46,000
*There are no child rates for this tour.
Itinerary
| Date | Schedule | Meal |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 （Mon） |
Meet atHotel Nikko Osaka (Check-in time: 15:00): Osaka city <Overnight at Hotel Nikko Osaka> |
B:× L:× D:○ |
| May 13, 2025 （Tue） |
Osaka city === All day: Visit to the Osaka Expo 2025 === Osaka city
<Overnight at Hotel Nikko Osaka> |
B:○ L:× D:○ |
| May 14, 2025 （Wed） |
Osaka city === Hamadera Park Rose Garden === David Austin English Rose Garden === Osaka Expo’70 Commemorative Park (Rose Garden) === Kobe city After checking in at the hotel, board the cruise ship. <Overnight at HOTEL OKURA KOBE> |
B:○ L:○ D:○ |
| May 15, 2025 （Thu） |
Kobe city === Kobe Municipal Arboretum === Okayama Hoden Port ~~~ Inujima (Inujima Seirensho Art Museum, Art House Project, etc.) ~~~ Okayama Hoden Port === Washuzan(overnight)
<Overnight at Setouchi Kojima Hotel> |
B:○ L:○ D:○ |
| May 16, 2025 （Fri） |
Washuzan === Seto Ohashi Bridge === Ritsurin Garden === Bonsai no Takumi === Imabari City
<Overnight at Imabari Kokusai Hotel> |
B:○ L:○ D:○ |
| May 17, 2025 （Sat） |
Imabari city === Kirosan Observatory === Yoshiumi Rose Park === Tatara Bridge === Fukuyama city *Hotel check-in by your own. |
B:○ L:× D:× |
*The schedule may change due to changes in transportation schedules, etc.
[Icon Description]
Meals : ○ with Meal / × No Meal B= Breakfast L= Lunch D= Dinner
About symbols : ----- Airplanes/JR, === Bus/Taxi, +++++Private railways, ~~~Ship, ...Walking/Individually
Minimum Number of Participants
30 people
Hotel Information (all Western-style twin and single rooms with bath and toilet)
| Area | Hotel Name | Address | Tel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka | Hotel Nikko Osaka | 1-3-3, Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 542-0086 Japan [Map] | +81-6-6244-1111 |
| Kobe | HOTEL OKURA KOBE | 2-1 Hatobacho Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo 650-0042 Japan [Map] | +81-78-333-0111 |
| Washuzan | Setouchi Kojima Hotel | 303-53 Fukiage, Shimotsui, Kurashiki City, Okayama 711-0926 Japan[Map] | +81-86-473-7711 |
| Imabari | Imabari Kokusai Hotel | 2-3-4 Asahi-Cho, Imabari City, Ehime 794-8522 Japan [Map] | +81-898-36-1111 |
Meals
5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
Tour conductor
A tour conductor and interpreter-guide will accompany you throughout the entire journey from Osaka to Fukuyama . A flower expert will also accompany you during garden visits.
List of bus companies used by this tour
Chugoku Bus Co., Ltd.
Items included in the tour price
- Transportation as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodation fee
- Meals listed in the itinerary (5 mornings, 3 lunches, 5 evenings)
- Admission fee listed in the itinerary
- The cost of local staff
The above fees will not be refunded even if some of the fees are not used due to the customer's convenience.
(Date of quotation:June 7, 2024)
Items Not Included in the tour price
Apart from the above, the tour price does not include expenses that are typically necessary for participation.
These include:
Transportation expenses (from your home to the meeting/dismissal locations)
Personal expenses (such as meals not specified in the itinerary, telephone charges,
shopping expenses, etc.)
Optional domestic travel accident insurance
Medical expenses for injury or illness
Any other expenses not explicitly mentioned as included in the tour price
In cases where cancellation fees apply (cancellation of the travel contract by the customer)
Customers may cancel the travel contract by paying the following cancellation fees, calculated from the day before the start of the trip:
From 20 days (for day trips, from 10 days) to 8 days before the start of the trip:20% of the priceFrom 7 days to 2 days before the start of the trip: 30% of the price
On the day before the start of the trip: 40% of the price
On the day of the trip start (before the trip starts): 50% of the price
Cancellation after the trip starts or no-show: 100% of the price
Before you make the Application
- Please note that the best time to see the flowers may vary depending on weather conditions.
- Please note that we may not be able to accommodate dietary restrictions such as halal or vegetarian on this tour.
- We do not accept requests for shared rooms.
- We cannot accept requests for smoking rooms.
- We cannot accept requests for 3 people to use one room.
- Even if the plan is canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, the specified cancellation fee will be charged.