Tour Highlights:

• Delve into Go’s history at revered temples and museums.
• Engage in matches with local players across various cities.
• Visit historically significant Go spots, from Tokyo to Hiroshima.
• Experience Go’s role in local communities.
• Witness the stunning landscapes of cities like Kyoto and Onomichi.
• Engage in all-night Go sessions in Tokyo’s buzzing atmosphere.

Day 1:

Visit the Japan Go Association (Nihon Ki-in) and THE GO HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM.

Introduction to the tour’s itinerary and notable points.
Engage in a thrilling match at Yushima Go Club.

Day 2:

Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto.
Lunch in the historic heart of Kyoto.
Explore the Honnoji Temple with its rich Go history.

Dive deep into the game at Kyogokan Go Club.

Day 3:

Visit the serene Jakkoji Temple, the birthplace of the Honinbo School of Go.

Travel to Osaka and immerse yourself in the city’s Go culture.
Play at the famed Go Club Tenma Sekishin.

Day 4:

Transition from Osaka to Onomichi.
Tour the Honinbo Shusaku Memorial Hall.
Overnight stay in Onomichi.

Day 5:

Explore the majestic landscapes of Onomichi.
Engage in a Go match at the Go Club Kien.

Day 6:

Travel to Hiroshima.
Visit iconic sites like the Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
Challenge local players at Go Club Smith’s Diary.

Day 7:

Shift to Tokuyama in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Play a match at the Tokuyama Central Go Institute.
Enjoy dinner with local Go players.

Day 8:

From Tokuyama, move to Hakata.
Engage in a Go match at Go Club Nishijin.
Experience street food at Nakasu Yatai.

Day 9:

Transition from Hakata to Kumamoto.
Play at the Go Club Misotenjin.
Evening dinner with fellow Go enthusiasts.

Day 10:

Return journey from Kumamoto to Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Engage in an all-night Go session at Shinjuku Shusaku.

“Moments of Awe: Voices of Travelers”

• “Every stone I placed on the board seemed to echo with the centuries of history in this country. I felt connected not just to my opponent, but to generations of Go players before me.”
• “In the quiet corners of ancient temples and the bustling Go clubs of modern cities, I found the same spirit of strategy and contemplation. It was like stepping into a living legacy.”
• “One of my most memorable moments was playing Go with a local elderly gentleman in Kyoto. With limited words between us, the game spoke volumes. That connection was profound.”
• “Entity of Onomichi, and the resilience of Hiroshima – each city added a new layer to my understanding of Go and its place in Japanese culture.”
• “On a quiet evening in Osaka, after an intense match, my newfound friend and I sat down for tea. We shared stories, laughed, and realized that Go was more than a game; it was a bridge between our worlds.”
• “The all-night Go session in Shinjuku was a revelation. The energy, the passion, the camaraderie – it was a microcosm of everything this journey represented.”
• “As I traveled, I realized that each match was a dance of minds, a silent conversation between two souls connected by a shared passion.”

This is just not about simply playing a board game.