SeraKogen①May 20 Tue②May 21 Wed③May 23 Fri

Sera Kogen: a Fascinating Highland
Surrounded by Flowers

Departure;Afternoon(onsite lunch)

Fukuyama(12:00) - Sera Kogen（Lunch & Field Trip）- Fukuyama(17:00)

Sera Kogen Hananomori

Sera Kogen Hananomori

Sera Kogen Hananomori

Just a 70-minute drive from Fukuyama, Sera
awaits with its breathtaking highland scenery.
Known as “the Town of Fruits and Flowers,” Sera
Kogen is composed of four diverse and colorfulfarms. The garden you will visit, the “Sky RoseGarden” is located at 540 meters above sea level,
where English roses and perennial flowers bloom
all around, seemingly stretching towards the sky.
For lunch at the special venue in the rose garden,
we offer "Sera Burgers," fresh salads, and locallymade wine.

Anne’srose①May 20 Tue②May 21 Wed③May 23 Fri

Encounter with Anne, and Lakeside
Affectionate Handcrafted Rose
Garden Tour

Departure;
after Lunch

Fukuyama(13:00) - Holocaust Education Center - Garden Tomitani Fukuyama(17:00)

Holocaust Education Center

Garden Tomitani

The Holocaust Education Center, your first stop, is a peace
memorial established by Mr. Makoto Otsuka, inspired by his
connection with Otto Frank, Anne Frank's father. Inside, discover"Anne's Rose Garden," where the "Souvenir d'Anne Frank"
blooms. This rose, propagated by the volunteer group "SmallHands," led by children, symbolizes peace worldwide.
You will also visit "Garden Tomitani," winner of the annual Local
Rose Garden Award in Fukuyama, and meet members of the"Garden Tomitani Friends' Group" who manage it.

Fukuyama
GardeningCenter①May 20 Tue②May 21 Wed③May 23 Fri<Recommended>
Join Rose Trials Voting! ExploreTranquil Rose Gardens & Meet Locals

Departure;
after Lunch

Fukuyama(13:00) - Fukuyama City Gardening Center - Rose Garden “Kanae” Sanyo Expressway Fukuyama Rest Area - Fukuyama(16:30)

Rose Garden Kanae

Sanyo Expressway
Fukuyama Rest Area

You will experience the endeavors of "the City of Roses, Fukuyama.” At
the Fukuyama City Gardening Center, which showcases rose gardens
nestled on mountain slopes and grassy squares overlooking the Seto
Inland Sea, you will engage in the "Fukuyama InternationalTownscape Rose Trials" voting. You will also visit "Rose GardenKanae" at the elementary school, witnessing how roses are integrated
into education and community engagement. Lastly, you will explore
the unique rose garden at the Sanyo Expressway Fukuyama Rest Area,
where visitors can enjoy rose-themed treats, gourmet food, andsouvenirs, experiencing Fukuyama's warm hospitality.

Tomonoura

1.May 20 Tue
2.May 21 Wed
3.May 23 Fri

Tomonoura, the Japan Heritage port
town, and Shinshoji temple in the seasonof fresh green

Departure;
after Lunch

Fukuyama(13：30) - walk and stroll around Tomonoura - Shinshoji Temple Fukuyama(17：30)

Tomonoura

Shinshoji

You will immerse yourself in the nature and history ofFukuyama, experiencing Zen mindfulness along the way.
Your journey begins with a visit to Tomonoura, arenowned scenic spot celebrated in Japan's oldest
poetry anthology, the ‘Manyoshu’. This historic harbor
town, known as the "harbor of waiting tides," haspreserved its Edo period townscape, featured in various
movies and dramas. Next, you'll explore the Shinshoji
Temple Zen and Garden Museum, where you can fully
embrace the essence of Zen amidst lush greenery andtranquil surroundings.