Join St. Patrick Catholic Church for a pilgrimage to Japan and South Korea for World Youth Day 2027.
In Japan, honor the Japanese Martyrs, reflect on Nagasaki’s history, and deepen your faith through stories of perseverance and hope.
In South Korea, explore sacred sites in Seoul, Ganghwa Island, Paju, and Namyang, culminating in World Youth Day celebrations with young Catholics worldwide, including catechesis and Mass with the Holy Father.
Registration Deadline: July 31, 2026
Price: Final price will be confirmed when registration closes.
Double Occupancy (Land-Only – Japan & South Korea)
Price per person (based on 15 participants): $4,325
Includes the airfare for the transfer from Japan to South Korea.
Single Supplement:
$750 additional cost per person
Note that not reaching the minimum will result in a price increase.
Group flight options and pricing will become available by August 2026.
Depending on arrival time.
The Atomic Bomb Museum documents the 1945 atomic bombing through powerful exhibits that promote remembrance, peace, and the abolition of nuclear weapons.
This is the final resting place of Takashi Nagai and his wife.
The shrine commemorates the first Christian martyrs of Japan, executed in 1597, and stands as a powerful symbol of faith and perseverance.
Dejima Island is a small artificial island in Nagasaki where Portuguese (later Dutch) merchants were confined during Japan’s isolation period to control foreign trade and limit the spread of Christianity.
It is closely linked to Christianity in Japan, as this rural region near Nagasaki was one of the places where kakure kirishitan (“hidden Christians”) took refuge.
Visit Ono Catholic Church
Visit Shitsu Catholic Church
Duration: About 2.5 hrs
It is a coastal town known for its historic church dedicated to St. Francis Xavier, set amid a landscape traditionally dominated by numerous Buddhist temples.
Depending on flight option to Seoul. Both locations are the same distance.
Depending on time of arrival.
Attend the royal guard changing ceremony.
Enjoy traditional food and a market tour.
Duration: About 1.5 hrs by bus
Duration: About 1 hr by bus.
Duration: About 1 hr by bus
Duration: About 1 hr by bus.
A deeply meaningful martyrdom site that offers an immersive experience, helping young people understand sacrifice, faith, and the roots of Korean Catholicism in a powerful and tangible way. It is about 2 hours by bus.
About 30 minutes by bus.
At the hotel or nearby church.
Provided by the WYD organization.
Provided by the WYD organization.
TBD
Stay in 4 star-hotels
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided each day. Nice farewell dinner included.
Private bus for all days with parking and tolls. *Pending availability
1 Korean tour manager for the whole trip.
Group flight options and pricing will become available by August 2026.
In Korea, tipping is not mandatory and is not included in our quotation. However, if your group is satisfied with the service, we usually recommend the following as a guideline: Tour guide (approximately $20–50 per day) and driver (approximately $15–30 per day). These amounts are entirely at the group’s discretion.
Options provided by Vocatio Travel
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the return date. You are responsible for ensuring that you have all your necessary travel documents (such as visas) in order before you travel.
Packages and options available when you book your trip.
About a month before departure, we will share packing information, final trip details, and additional helpful resources.