Jrock fans from overseas may struggle with travel to Japan, be it organization, the language barrier, or difficulty getting tickets to see their favorite bands. However, the infamous metal band DIR EN GREY invites overseas fans to join them in Japan with an exclusive travel package. This first official travel package offers a convenient travel experience and includes one ticket to a coveted DIR EN GREY concert.
Explore DIR EN GREY members’ home prefectures with this special travel package. There is a Basic Plan and a Premium Plan. The Basic plan runs from May 28 through June 3, exploring the areas of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. The Premium Plan runs from May 28 through June 5, adding to the basic itinerary stops in Kobe, Toba-Ise, and Nagano. Check the details at the bottom of this post for pricing.
The package includes everything one would need for a trip to Japan. Included are airport transfers, a JR rail pass, hotels, activities with an English-speaking guide, and one ticket to a DIR EN GREY concert. The concert takes place on May 31 at the venue Namba Hatch in Osaka. It is also possible to request a second ticket for their concert on June 1, the finale of “TOUR23 PHALARIS -Vol.II-“. The finale is also held at Namba Hatch in Osaka, a sacred venue to DIR EN GREY and their fans. Not including this tour, DIR EN GREY has played Namba Hatch 80 times!
The only thing you need to arrange for yourself is airfare, some dinners, and to plan for free time. It is also recommended to invest in travel insurance. For the full list of inclusions and to view the itinerary, please check the official travel site.
The travel package is limited to only 30 people, who will be selected by lottery. So apply as soon as the application period starts! Please note that payment will be due in full at the time the winners are notified.
“TOUR23 PHALARIS -Vol.II-” Official Travel Package for Overseas Fans
- Application period: February 7, 2023 at 10:00 (JST)–February 14, 2023 at 23:59 (JST)
- Results announced: February 28, 2023 at 15:00 (JST)
- Basic Plan: 164,100 JPY Twin Room, 193,900 JPY Single Room
- Premium Plan: 265,400 JPY Twin Room, 308,400 JPY Single Room
- Details: SK Tours official site
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- Oboro朧
- The Perfume of SinsThe Perfume of Sins
- 1313
- Utsutsu, Bouga wo Kurau現、忘我を喰らう
- Ochita Koto no Aru Sora落ちた事のある空
- Mouai ni Shosu盲愛に処す
- Hibiki響
- EddieEddie
- Otogi御伽
- Kamuiカムイ
- mazohyst of decadence
- ain't afraid to die
- DOZING GREEN (Acoustic Ver.)DOZING GREEN (Acoustic Ver.)
- Zetsuentai絶縁体
- Kukoku no kyouon空谷の跫音
- Ningen wo kaburu人間を被る
- Devote My LifeDevote My Life
- CLEVER SLEAZOIDCLEVER SLEAZOID
- DIFFERENT SENSEDIFFERENT SENSE
- Aka赫
- RanunculusRanunculus
- Keigaku no Yoku谿壑の欲
- The World of MercyThe World of Mercy
- Oboro朧
- Kasumiかすみ
- FollowersFollowers
- OBSCUREOBSCURE
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