The details of Pre and Post Tours [Updated on July 2024]

Updated on 16 July 2024

Applications for pre tours and post tours started!

We are please to inform you that applications for our six-days tours scheduled in conjunction with the Fukuyama Convention are now available.

These tours promise to offer you the opportunities to connect with rose lovers from around the globe, along with unforgettable experiences.

Pre Tour   

Tours will be conducted prior to the main convention, visiting major rose gardens and other famous sites in Western Japan.

Tour Period: May 12, 2025 (Monday) to May 17, 2025 (Saturday), 5 nights and 6 days.

・Pre Tour 1: Tour to the Setouchi and Sanin regions, including the World Heritage site Miyajima Island, where Rosa sambucina grows     

・Pre Tour 2:Tour to the Kyushu region, including the area along the Kumagawa River where a colony of Rosa multiflora var. adenochaeta thrives

・Pre Tour 3:Tour to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, and Setouchi Triennale as well as rose gardens in the Kansai and Shikoku regions

Post Tour

Tours will be conducted following the main convention, visiting major rose gardens and other famous sites in Eastern Japan.

Tour Period: May 25, 2025 (Sunday) to May 30, 2025 (Friday), 5 nights and 6 days.

・Post Tour 1: Tour to the ancient capital of Kyoto and rose gardens in Shiga and Gifu Prefectures

・Post Tour 2: Tour to rose gardens in Echigo and northern Kanto Regions

・Post Tour 3:Tour to rose gardens that have been awarded the WFRS Award of Garden Excellence

Visit below for more information and application.

https://www.knt.co.jp/ec/2025/wrcfukuyama/en/

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Tour Desk (WRC2025-tour@or.knt.co.jp).