Nelson Izu-shi Friendship Society
2024 Exchange Visits
Building Sister City Friendships
The Nelson Izu-shi Friendship Society promotes the sister city relationship between Nelson and Izu-shi and encourages friendships between the people of our two communities through exchange visits.
We are now making plans for mutual sister city exchanges next year. The Spring 2024 Exchange Visit to Izu-shi is the first of a two-part sister city exchange. The second part will take place when a group from Izu-shi makes an Exchange Visit to Nelson in Summer 2024.
Participants in the spring exchange visit in March will travel to Izu-shi as part of a supportive multigenerational community group representing Nelson. We hope to include a mix of about 16 people from teenagers to retirees, individuals, couples, and families.
We will stay with host families and new friends and enjoy local activities while we are visiting our sister city. The itinerary will also include a few days in Tokyo and time for individual travel in Japan.
Participants must be committed to helping with hosting guests and organizing activities for the return visit in August 2024. They must also be willing to share their Izu-shi experiences at Society events and with community groups.
We welcome people who are interested in participating in the exchanges and supporting our sister city friendship. Applications can be submitted at any time up to Saturday, September 30th. Please note that you must be or become a member of the Friendship Society to apply for the exchange.
For more information or to apply, please contact us at nelsonizushi@gmail.com
Following are pictures from our 2017 and 2019 exchanges.
2024 Exchange Visits
Building Sister City Friendships
The Nelson Izu-shi Friendship Society promotes the sister city relationship between Nelson and Izu-shi and encourages friendships between the people of our two communities through exchange visits.
We are now making plans for mutual sister city exchanges next year. The Spring 2024 Exchange Visit to Izu-shi is the first of a two-part sister city exchange. The second part will take place when a group from Izu-shi makes an Exchange Visit to Nelson in Summer 2024.
Participants in the spring exchange visit in March will travel to Izu-shi as part of a supportive multigenerational community group representing Nelson. We hope to include a mix of about 16 people from teenagers to retirees, individuals, couples, and families.
We will stay with host families and new friends and enjoy local activities while we are visiting our sister city. The itinerary will also include a few days in Tokyo and time for individual travel in Japan.
Participants must be committed to helping with hosting guests and organizing activities for the return visit in August 2024. They must also be willing to share their Izu-shi experiences at Society events and with community groups.
We welcome people who are interested in participating in the exchanges and supporting our sister city friendship. Applications can be submitted at any time up to Saturday, September 30th. Please note that you must be or become a member of the Friendship Society to apply for the exchange.
For more information or to apply, please contact us at nelsonizushi@gmail.com
Following are pictures from our 2017 and 2019 exchanges.
Spring Exchange to Izu-shi Possible Itinerary
March 17 to April 2, 2024
This possible itinerary is based on our exchange visits in 2017 and 2019 and incorporates some likely revisions for 2024. Exact activities, dates, and locations are not yet confirmed, but the general time frame is fixed. We welcome itinerary suggestions from exchange participants.
Friday March 15 or Saturday March 16
Travel from Nelson to Vancouver on your own. Ride sharing is encouraged.
Sunday March 17 / Monday March 18
Depart Vancouver & Arrive Tokyo Narita Airport (10 hr flight)
Check in to Shinagawa Prince Hotel for 4 nights.
Tuesday March 19 to Thursday March 21
Tokyo group sightseeing for 3 days may include Meiji Shrine, Harajuku Shopping, Imperial Palace Grounds, Asakusa Temple, Sumida River Cruise, Rikugien Garden, plus optional activities and time to explore Tokyo on your own.
Friday March 22
Travel day to Izu
Saturday March 23 to Thursday March 28
You will enjoy a very special experience by living with a host family in Izu-shi for 5 days and learning about Japanese culture and life in our sister city.
Izu-shi activities and sightseeing organized by sister city committee may include Hiking, Cycling Centre, Nelson Village, Shuzenji Temple, Izu Peninsula Tour, Cultural Arts, and Taiko Drumming as well as a free weekend with your host families.
Thursday March 28
Leave Izu-shi by train for Nagoya in central Japan, visit Inuyama Castle on the Kiso River, and have a farewell dinner in Nagoya. This is the last day of the organized exchange.
Friday March 29 to Monday April 1
Start your own independent travel in Japan. Destinations such as Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, the Inland Sea, and others are all within reach thanks to Japan’s excellent rail network. By this time, you will be comfortable getting around by train. A Japan Rail Pass is recommended for travel beyond Kyoto.
Tuesday April 2
Travel back to Tokyo and Narita Airport for early evening flight to Canada with arrival in Vancouver Tuesday morning.
or
Continue your travels in Japan.
March 17 to April 2, 2024
This possible itinerary is based on our exchange visits in 2017 and 2019 and incorporates some likely revisions for 2024. Exact activities, dates, and locations are not yet confirmed, but the general time frame is fixed. We welcome itinerary suggestions from exchange participants.
Friday March 15 or Saturday March 16
Travel from Nelson to Vancouver on your own. Ride sharing is encouraged.
Sunday March 17 / Monday March 18
Depart Vancouver & Arrive Tokyo Narita Airport (10 hr flight)
Check in to Shinagawa Prince Hotel for 4 nights.
Tuesday March 19 to Thursday March 21
Tokyo group sightseeing for 3 days may include Meiji Shrine, Harajuku Shopping, Imperial Palace Grounds, Asakusa Temple, Sumida River Cruise, Rikugien Garden, plus optional activities and time to explore Tokyo on your own.
Friday March 22
Travel day to Izu
Saturday March 23 to Thursday March 28
You will enjoy a very special experience by living with a host family in Izu-shi for 5 days and learning about Japanese culture and life in our sister city.
Izu-shi activities and sightseeing organized by sister city committee may include Hiking, Cycling Centre, Nelson Village, Shuzenji Temple, Izu Peninsula Tour, Cultural Arts, and Taiko Drumming as well as a free weekend with your host families.
Thursday March 28
Leave Izu-shi by train for Nagoya in central Japan, visit Inuyama Castle on the Kiso River, and have a farewell dinner in Nagoya. This is the last day of the organized exchange.
Friday March 29 to Monday April 1
Start your own independent travel in Japan. Destinations such as Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, the Inland Sea, and others are all within reach thanks to Japan’s excellent rail network. By this time, you will be comfortable getting around by train. A Japan Rail Pass is recommended for travel beyond Kyoto.
Tuesday April 2
Travel back to Tokyo and Narita Airport for early evening flight to Canada with arrival in Vancouver Tuesday morning.
or
Continue your travels in Japan.