The Fukai Kankei Taiken Stewardship Journey

"Buy One-Give One" on a grand scale.

Your participation in the stewardship journey not only covers the cost for your two week trip, it FULLY FUNDS a four week summer semester for one youth in need.

This trip is amazing. It will challenge your preconceptions of Japanese culture, and give you perspective on your own culture. Every bit of that experience is enhanced, because you know that every cultural experience you have, every "Wow!" moment will also impact the life of a youth who would otherwise never have access to these experiences.

This fall's trip is scheduled for November 30, 2024 to December 15, 2024.

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Fukai Kankei Stewardship Journey

Trip Detail and Sample Itinerary

What is the FKTI Stewardship Journey?

Runs November 30-December 15, 2024.
Trip cost is all-inclusive. All transport, food, and other expenses are covered.
Highly customizable to your level of activity and specific areas of interest.
Includes 4 weeks of weekly Japanese Language and Culture "Crash Course" classes before departure.
Guided personally by Greg.
Maximum of 8 participants, ensuring individual tailored experience.
Cost is $13,950 per person, roughly 2/3 of which is tax deductible, and funds a complete summer semester experience for a local youth who would otherwise not be able to access this high quality international educational experience.
The trip includes many of the same cultural experiences as the FKTI Summer Semester on a condensed timeframe, allowing you to experience what the children experience.
For additional cost, the level of luxury of your experience can be upscaled to your specifications. (First or Business Class airfare, Green Class Train Accommodations, upgraded Ryokan or Hot Spring Accommodations, etc.)
A sample itinerary(exact details subject to group preferences) is below.

Day One - Departure

Group Transport Provided to Logan International Airport
Business or First Class Upgrade available for additional fee.
Cross International Date Line

Day Two - Arrival

Arrive in Osaka
Rail Transfer to Kyoto
Walk through Myoushinji Temple
Check in to Utano Youth Hostel
First Japanese Bath and Bed

Day Three - Kyoto

Wake up stroll through Rokuonji gardens, and Kinkakuji, the golden pavilion
Morning - Woodblock Printing Class with Takenaka Kenji
Afternoon -The sights, smells and taste of washoku - Nishiki Food Market
Kaiseki meal at Pontocho
Final night of the Kyoto Hanatouro Light up in Higashiyama

Day Four - Kyoto

Morning - Introduction to Karesansui garden style at Ryouanji
Afternoon/Evening - Cooking party with Futamata Yoriko-san and the Kyoto Cooking Circle.

Day 5 - Kyoto

Early Morning - Sleep in a little
Morning - Tea Ceremony with Manta Arai Sensei, Urasenke Tea Master at Honen-in temple
Afternoon - Tetsugaku no michi - The Philosopher’s Walk to Nanzenji -- Touristy Shopping at Kiyomizu.
Ramen making class and Dinner at the Ramen Factory

Day 6 - Kyoto

Morning Meditation and Introduction to Rinzai Zen Buddhist Practice at Shunkoin.
Afternoon - Hozugawa Kudari River Boat Experience
Evening - Walk through the bamboo grove at Arashiyama