Tour A. History, culture, nature and healing in Oita 4 days Premium Seven Stars tour. April 19th Highlights of the tour. Fares (per person)

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1 Tour A April 9th 208 Highlights of the tour History, culture, nature and healing in Oita 4 days Premium Seven Stars tour On Day One, travel to Usa, Kunisaki, home of the,300-year-old Rokugo-Manzan culture. Enjoy a welcome lunch in the Noh theater hall in Usa Jingu Shrine, the head shrine of all the Hachiman shrines in Japan, which houses many national treasures and important cultural properties. At night, relax at two of Kyushu s finest traditional inns, Yufuin Tamanoyu and Kamenoi Bessou. On Day Two, enjoy Tenryo Hita and Suigo Hita townscapes that have remained unchanged since the Edo period, surrounded by abundant water and natural beauty. On Day Three, it s all aboard for the 2DN Seven Stars in Kyushu journey. In Arita, visit a potter with a deep connection to Seven Stars, and experience traditional skill and beauty. 3 Hakata-Sta. ETD Hakata-Sta. ETA 730 Oita-Airport ETD 000 Hakata Oita-Sta. ETD Arita-Sta. ETA 300 Usa Jingu Shrine 3 Arita-Sta. ETD 320 Tosu Ukiha Oita Airport Arita 2 Hita Yufuin Sasebo 3 Sasebo-Sta. ETA Tamana 3 Sasebo-Sta. ETD 630 Oita Nagasaki Isahaya 4 4 Tamana-Sta. ETA Nagasaki-Sta. ETA Tamana-Sta. ETD Nagasaki-Sta. ETD Tamana-Sta. ETA 55 Yatsushiro 4 Tamana-Sta. ETD Yatsushiro-Sta. ETA Yatsushiro-Sta. ETD 420 Fares (per person) Room Type (train) Suite (2 rooms) Deluxe Suite B ( room) Deluxe Suite A ( room) Ryokan name Yufuin Tamanoyu Kamenoi Bessou Yufuin Tamanoyu Kamenoi Bessou Accommodation (day ) Room type Japanese & Western (6 rooms) Japanese & Western (3 rooms) Japanese (3 rooms) Japanese & Western ( room) Japanese & Western ( room) 3 people / room 680,000 70,000 Fares (yen per person) 2 people / room 620, , , , ,000 person / room 870,000 90,000 90,000,020,000,20,000 *Deluxe suites A and B may be used by a maximum of three (3) persons (using a twin bed and an extra bed (sofa bed)). *Room 30 is barrier-free. *A double bed can be placed in Room 403 and Deluxe Suite B. *For the second night, a luxury twin or a deluxe twin is available at Hotel Okura Fukuoka. The fare includes costs of all rail, bus and other transportation, accommodations, food and beverages, and sightseeing specified in the itinerary. Summary for all guests Departure/arrival Accommodation Meals Minors Bus company Day Day 2 2 Seven Stars in Kyushu Journey Oita Sta or Oita Airport. / Hakata Sta. Day Yufuin Tamanoyu or Kamenoi Bessou Day 2 Hotel Okura Fukuoka Day 3 Onboard the Seven Stars in Kyushu Breakfasts=3, lunches=4, dinners=3. Only those 2 years of age or older can participate. JR Kyushu Bus Company. ( Include a use of taxi in part ). The fare does not include personal expenses for transportation to/from the departure/arrival points; telephone calls; additional food and beverages; medical care for illnesses or injuries; extra, oversize, and/or overweight baggage; goods and services purchased during sightseeing; and food and beverages consumed off the train. The cost of food and beverages served on the train are included in the fare, but some alcoholic beverages such as vintage wine are excluded and thus separately charged. Day 3 Day

2 Tour A History, culture, nature and healing in Oita Apr 9 Meals th (Thu) Day Lunch and dinner Meet at Oita Sta. around 830 or Oita Airport around 945. Oita Sta. or Oita Airport ETD 0900 to 000 Usa Jingu Shrine (Special worship) Lunch Learn about culture of worship for mountain of Six Sanctuaries in Kunisaki peninsula. (Visiting Fukiji temple and Maki-odo temple) Stay the night at a ryokan (Yufuin onsen) In the Noh theater hall at Usa Jingu Shrine, head shrine of over 40,000 Hachiman shrines in japan, enjoy a welcome lunch to celebrate the beginning of your journey. During this season of beautiful greenery, those who visit are sure to acquire even more energy. You ll be staying at one of two famous ryokans in Yufuin, Yufuin Tamanoyu or Kamenoi Bessou. Savor the ryokans specialty dishes and hot springs. th Apr 20 (Fri) Day2 Breakfast, lunch, Meals and dinner Depart ryokan ETD 000 Sightseeing in Hita Optional plans (Hita) Lunch Stay the night at a hotel (central Fukuoka) A Sightseeing in Mameta-machi B A walk along the Mikuma river and the back streets Tour Hita (Oita Prefecture), a town that thrived under the direct control of the shogunate during the Edo period, and is said to have been visited by many writers and artists. In Hita, which is surrounded by lush green mountains, choose between two plans Stroll through old streets where you ll find traces of the splendor the town attained as a tenryo - a territory under the protection of the shogunate - at every turn, or ramble through the back streets and along the Mikuma River, a symbol of Suigo Hita, which is located in the upper reaches of Kyushu s largest river, the Chikugo. 2DN Journey of the Seven Stars in Kyushu st Apr 2 (Sat) Meals Apr 22 Meals Day3 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner nd (Sun) Day4 Breakfast and lunch From around 850 Welcome event Tosu Sta. ETD 070 Optional plans Hakata Sta. ETD 000 Tamana Sta. ETA 0940 ETD 200 Arita Sta. ETA 300 Optional plans Yatsushiro Sta. ETA 320 ETD 420 Yamaga city tour (approx. 5 hours) 2Stay onboard (Tea time and craftwork experience on the train) Sasebo Sta. ETD 630 Nagasaki Sta. ETA 2020 ETD 2320 Pottery kilns tour (approx hours) 2Stay onboard (Tea time on the train) Tamana Sta. ETD 540 Farewell event Stay the night on the train Hakata Sta. ETA 730 Lunch (onboard or in Yamaga city) The train departures for Saga after leaving Hakata station. While passengers take in the scenery, they will enjoy their lunch made from fresh seasonal Kyushu produce. Passengers then alight at Arita, which has a 400 year history of pottery production. Enjoy the beauty of the traditions and techniques at a famous pottery kiln. Dinner will be French cuisine on board, and afterwards passengers can relax and enjoy bar time. The train travels to Tamana and Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture. Passengers will have a relaxing time and enjoy lunch onboard. Those who participate in Yamaga city tour will enjoy lunch in Yamaga city. To conclude the journey, a farewell event is held on the train. And then, towards Hakata station, the final stop. *Please be aware that the above itinerary is subject to change due factors such as the weather at the time, since it has been set up based on train schedule on the st of August, 207. *There are optional plans in the itinerary, and one can choose one. It is included in the fare. *The farewell event will be held on the final day of the journey on board the Seven Stars. 4

3 Highlights of Tour A Day Usa Jingu Shrine (Usa City, Oita Prefecture) Day Fuki-ji Temple (Bungotakada City, Oita Prefecture) Usa Jingu Shrine is the head shrine of all shrines dedicated to Hachiman nationwide, and very soon, it will have been,300 years since it was founded. The Great Heisei Construction Project has been underway since Heisei Year 24 (202), and although the inner shrine still has the divinity and magnificence it has had since ancient times, its whitewashed walls, vermillion lacquered pillars, and cypress bark-shingled roof are brand new. In addition, there are a variety of power spots, beginning with its verdant protecting grove, which has been designated a national natural monument. We hope you will take a leisurely stroll around the vast shrine precincts and buildings, which are of historic interest, and that this place will soothe your heart. Day 2 Kunisaki, whose aspect changes through all four seasons, was once the shrine estate of Usa Hachiman-gu. From the Heian period to the Kamakura period, it prospered through Rokugo-Manzan culture. The Fuki-ji Ō-dō, which is a national treasure and the oldest existing example of traditional Japanese architecture, was constructed in the late Heian period. It is considered to be one of Japan s three great Amida halls, along with Uji Byōdō-in s Phoenix Hall and the Hiraizumi Chuson-ji Konjikidou, and the seated Amida Buddha statue it enshrines has been designated an important national cultural property as well. As you view the murals on all four walls, connect with its history, too. Hita (Hita City, Oita Prefecture) Visit Hita, which is located in northwestern Oita Prefecture, and which has many faces, such as Tenryo, Suigo, and Little Kyoto. Mameta-machi became a territory under the direct protection of the shogunate during the Edo period, and it still has historic old streets where merchant and artisan culture flourished. In this town, traditions and everyday life lived and breathed. In addition, Hita has long been blessed with good water Hot springs line the Mikuma River which flows through town, and you ll see houseboats sailing year-round. 5

4 Accommodations Night Yufuin Tamanoyu Yufuin onsen Yufuin Tamanoyu began as a Zen temple sanitarium in Showa Year 28 (953). Small cottages are scattered through a 9,900m2 mixed forest. Enjoy the four seasons at Yufuin through the new green of the forest, wildflowers swaying in the wind, and the songs of birds in flight. Spacious guestrooms, abundant hot springs, soft light through the trees. Relax and enjoy a day of rest at Yufuin. Appearance of Yufuin Tamanoyu Room of Yufuin Tamanoyu Night Kamenoi Bessou Yufuin onsen A quiet, venerable old ryokan on an approximately 33,000m2 lot on the shore of Kinrin Lake.Eleven traditional cottages and six Western-style rooms are scattered across the garden, allowing you to enjoy time that flows gently and the changing views of the seasons. Dishes created with local ingredients, smooth hot water that flows directly from the spring, the sound of rustling leaves and birdsong. Enjoy the early-morning mist on Kinrin Lake and the fresh green of the garden. Appearance of Kamenoi Bessou Room of Kamenoi Bessou Night 2 Hotel Okura Fukuoka Central Fukuoka Hotel Okura Fukuoka is located at the central Fukuoka, and is inside a complex facility has theater, art, gourmets, and shopping stores. It is also connected to Nakasu-Kawabata station. Oriental, yet modern and elegant atmosphere, which provides a relaxing and exciting time, welcomes all guests. You will be pleased by its heart-warming hospitality. 6

5 Tour B May 6th 208 Highlights of the tour An island of the world heritage and nature 5 days Premium Seven Stars tour Visit Yakushima Island, a World Heritage Site, and bask in Nature with your entire being. In May, the green of Yakushima s mountains deepens in the early summer sunshine. Relax in surroundings of natural beauty. The Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima will be reserved entirely for Seven Stars. Chef Shinichi Satō of the two-star restaurant Passage 53 has been invited from Paris to create the dinner for Day Two. Savor special French cuisine. On Day Four, it s all aboard for the 2DN Seven Stars in Kyushu journey. In Arita, visit a potter with a deep connection to Seven Stars, and experience traditional skill and beauty. 4 Arita-Sta. ETA Arita-Sta. ETD 320 Arita Sasebo 4 Sasebo-Sta. ETA Sasebo-Sta. ETD Nagasaki-Sta. ETD Hakata-Sta. ETD Hakata-Sta. ETA 730 Hakata Nagasaki 4 Nagasaki-Sta. ETA 2020 Isahaya 3 Fukuoka Airport ETD 300 to 400 Tosu Tamana 5 5 Tamana-Sta. ETA Tamana-Sta. ETD Tamana-Sta. ETA 55 5 Tamana-Sta. ETD 540 Yatsushiro 5 Yatsushiro-Sta. ETA Yatsushiro-Sta. ETD 420 Day Day 2 Day Fares (per person) Room Type (train) Suite (2 rooms) Deluxe Suite B ( room) Deluxe Suite A ( room) Hotel (Yakushima) Sankara hotel & spa Yakushima Accommodation (day ) Room type Samudra villa (2 rooms) Sankara villa suite ( rooms) Fares (yen per person) 3 people / room 2 people / room 940,000,200,000 Sankara suite ( rooms),270,000,350,000 *Deluxe suites A and B may be used by a maximum of three (3) persons (using a twin bed and an extra bed (sofa bed)). *Room 30 is barrier-free. *A double bed can be placed in Room 403 and Deluxe Suite B. *For the third night, a luxury twin or a deluxe twin is available at Hotel Okura Fukuoka. Summary for all guests Departure/arrival Accommodation Meals Minors Bus company 2 Yakushima Seven Stars in Kyushu Journey Day 4 Day Fukuoka Airport / Hakata Sta. Day Day 2 Sankara hotel & spa Yakushima Day 3 Hotel Okura Fukuoka Day 4 Onboard the Seven Stars in Kyushu Breakfasts=4, lunches=4, dinners=4. Only those 2 years of age or older can participate. JR Kyushu Bus Company.( Include a use of taxi in part ). The fare includes costs of all rail, bus and other transportation, accommodations, food and beverages, and sightseeing specified in the itinerary. The fare does not include personal expenses for transportation to/from the departure/arrival points; telephone calls; additional food and beverages; medical care for illnesses or injuries; extra, oversize, and/or overweight baggage; goods and services purchased during sightseeing; and food and beverages consumed off the train. The cost of food and beverages served on the train are included in the fare, but some alcoholic beverages such as vintage wine are excluded and thus separately charged. 7

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7 Highlights of Tour B Day to Day 3 Yakushima The ocean lives, and so does the forest Yakushima, a World Natural Heritage island The World Natural Heritage island of Yakushima is located roughly 60 km south of Cape Sata, the southernmost point of the island of Kyushu. The island is mountainous, and is home to the,936 m Mt. Miyanouratake, Kyushu s tallest peak. The mountains that soar from the coast are covered with a variety of trees, particularly Yakushima cedars. Ninety percent of the island is forest. Tropical fish play in the coral reefs, and sea turtles emerge onto the sandy beaches to lay their eggs. Even so, in the winter, there are snow and ice on the mountain peaks. Yakushima is an island of snowy mountains, towering above a subtropical ocean. The rain that falls in the mountains and the shining sun make the forests thrive. Ocean and mountains, forests and water, and rain and sun come together to create Yakushima s expressive landscapes. Yakushima is a miniature Earth that s brimming over with nature. Enjoy several plans that let you feel the breezes of Yakushima and its abundant natural beauty, such as Ancient Jomon Cedar mountain climbing or Shiratani Unsuikyo hiking Seibu Rindo street Nagata Inakahama beach Shiratani-Unsuikyo valley Mt. Miyanoura Oko-no-taki fall Sankara hotel& spa Yakushima Yakushima Airport Jomon cedar Yakusugi land Photo credit Yakushima town Photo credit Yakushima town Photo credit Yakushima town 9

8 Accommodations Night & Night 2 Sankara hotel & spa Yakushima Yakushima Yakushima Island is a World Heritage site. The Sankara Hotel & spa Yakushima, which stands on high ground overlooking the ocean, is an auberge-style resort hotel where you can physically and spiritually experience nature to the fullest. Savor the island s slowly-flowing time in villas which stand in the vast woods like secluded hideaways, and in suites with panoramic views of the wide, beautiful ocean through the windows. The guestrooms, which have the Modern Asian warmth to them, incorporate natural materials, and original, environmentally-friendly amenities have been provided. There are ample opportunities for rejuvenation as well in places such as Sankara Sana, an original spa where you can feel the natural energy of Yakushima. The restaurant prides itself on the use of fresh, seasonal, local ingredients from Kyushu, with a focus on Yakushima. Enjoy dishes you ll only find here, crafted with each season s specialties. In a mystical location whose beauty is practically divine, created by everlasting Nature, enjoy a time of elegance, complete with a cordial butler service. Sankara dinner (Night ) Savor Sankara cuisine created by an experienced chef who is well-versed in the blessings of heaven, earth and the ocean. Enjoy a special dinner created by Chef Shinichi Satō of the starred Parisian restaurant Passage 53. Photo by HIROMASA Special dinner (Night 2) French chef Shinichi Sato Born in Hokkaido in 977. Traveled to France at the age of 22 and subsequently polished his skills in some of the world s top restaurants, including the Parisian restaurant Astrance, which has three Michelin stars, and Spain s two-star Mugaritz. Passage 53 料 opened 理イメージ in Paris in 2009, and was awarded a star before its first anniversary. In 20, he acquired a second star, a first for a Japanese chef. Night 3 Hotel Okura Fukuoka Central Fukuoka Please see details on page 6 *All photos used are for illustrative purposes. 0

9 Tour C September 5th 208 Highlights of the tour Western influence in Amakusa and nature in Unzen 5 days Premium Seven Stars tour On Day One, stay at the famous ryokan in Amakusa, Ishiyama Rikyū Gosoku no Kutsu, which has been entirely reserved for this tour. On Day Two, visit an area long renowned as a place where foreign residents of Japan went to escape the heat Unzen, located in Unzen National Park, one of Japan s first national parks. Experience high-quality hot springs and an abundant natural environment. On Day Four, it s all aboard for the 2DN Seven Stars in Kyushu course. In Arita, visit a potter with a deep connection to Seven Stars, and experience traditional skill and beauty. 4 Arita-Sta. ETA Arita-Sta. ETD 320 Arita Sasebo 4 Sasebo-Sta. ETA Sasebo-Sta. ETD Hakata-Sta. ETD 000 Hakata 5 Hakata-Sta. ETA Tamana-Sta. ETA 940 Tosu 5 Tamana-Sta. ETD 200 Yanagawa 3 5 Tamana-Sta. ETA 55 Tamana 5 Tamana-Sta. ETD 540 Kumamoto Airport Nagasaki Kumamoto Kumamoto Airport ETD 900 Unzen Isahaya 5 Kumamoto-Sta. ETD Nagasaki-Sta. ETA Nagasaki-Sta. ETD 2320 Yatsushiro Amakusa (Shimoda onsen) 5 Yatsushiro-Sta. ETA Yatsushiro-Sta. ETD 420 Room Type (train) Suite (2 rooms) Deluxe Suite B ( room) Deluxe Suite A ( room) Accommodation (day ) Ryokan Ishiyama Rikyu Gosoku-nokutsu Room type Run of house Villa A or Villa B(7 rooms) Villa A (2 room) Villa C (3 room) Villa C ( room) Villa C ( room) Accommodation (day 2) Ryokan Unzen Kanko Hotel Room type Superior twin room Premium twin room Premium twin room Oriental twin room Special room Fares (yen per person) 2 people / room 800, , , ,000,050,000 person / room,050,000,052,000,053,000,250,000,400,000 *Room 30 is barrier-free. *A double bed can be placed in Room 403 and Deluxe Suite B. *There are stairs to each Villa at Gosoku-no-Kutsu (notably Villa B is duplex apartment style which has a balcony upstairs and a living room on the ground floor). Villa A and B are either a Japanese style room or a Western style room. Some rooms do not have a sea view. Villa C is a Western style room. Please note that it will be not possible to request a specific type. *For the third night, a luxury twin or a deluxe twin is available at Hotel Okura Fukuoka. The fare includes costs of all rail, bus and other transportation, accommodations, food and beverages, and sightseeing specified in the itinerary. Summary for all guests Departure/arrival Accommodation The fare does not include personal expenses for transportation to/from the departure/arrival points; telephone calls; additional food and beverages; medical care for illnesses or injuries; extra, oversize, and/or overweight baggage; goods and services purchased during sightseeing; and food and beverages consumed off the train. The cost of food and beverages served on the train are included in the fare, but some alcoholic beverages such as vintage wine are excluded and thus separately charged. Meals Minors Bus company Day Day 2 Day 3 Kumamoto Airport or Kumamoto Sta. / Hakata Sta. Day Ishiyama Rikyu Gosoku-no-kutsu Day 2 Unzen Kanko Hotel Day 3 Hotel Okura Fukuoka Day 4 Onboard the Seven Stars in Kyushu Breakfasts= 4, lunches=5, dinners= 4. Only those 2 years of age or older can participate. JR Kyushu Bus Company. ( Include a use of taxi in part ). 2 3 Seven Stars in Kyushu Journey Day 4 4 Day 5 5

10 Tour C Western influence in Amakusa and nature in Unzen Sep 5 Meals th (Wed) Day Lunch and dinner Meet at Kumamoto Airport around at 845 or Kumamoto Sta. around at 000. Kumamoto Airport or Kumamoto Sta. ETD 0900 to 000 Charter "Sea Cruise" (from Misumi port to Matsushima port) Lunch Stay the night at a ryokan (Amakusa Shimoda onsen) The journey starts with an idyllic and nostalgic landscape, yet it has an exotic atmosphere Amakusa. Savor seasonal fresh seafood and stay in Gosoku no kutsu, a ryokan has a sunset view over the East China Sea. th Sep 6 (Thu) Meals Day2 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Depart ryokan ETD 930 Sightseeing in Amakusa (visiting churches and cathedrals) Lunch Charter "Sea Cruise" (from Hondo port to Kuchinotsu port) Stay the night at a hotel (Unzen) While sightseeing on Amakusa, you ll visit several churches (Sakitsu Church and Oe Church.) After that, you will travel by chartered boat to the Shimabara Peninsula. On the way, you just might see wild dolphins. You ll be lodging at the classic Unzen Kanko Hotel. At night, to celebrate the second night before you board the Seven Stars, spend the evening relaxing with the rest of the group. th Sep 7 (Fri) Meals Day3 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Depart ryokan ETD 930 Sightseeing in Unzen Ferry (approx. 45mins) (from Taira port to Nagasu port) Sightseeing and Lunch in Yanagawa (inc. a boat tour) Stay the night at a hotel (Central Fukuoka) Visit Ohana, a manor whose history goes back to the Edo period, when it belonged to the Tachibana family, the lords of the Yanagawa Domain. Starting with Shoto-En a garden which was created during the Meiji period by the fourteenth lord, Tomoharu Tachibana the entire property has been designated as a national spot of scenic beauty known as Tachibana Gardens. Have lunch as you gaze out over the gardens. 2DN Journey of the Seven Stars in Kyushu th Sep 8 (Sat) Meals Meals Breakfast, lunch, and dinner th Sep 9 (Sun) Day4 Day5 Breakfast and lunch From around 850 Welcome event Tosu Sta. ETD 070 Optional plans Hakata Sta. ETD 000 Tamana Sta. ETA 0940 ETD 200 Arita Sta. ETA 300 Optional plans Yatsushiro Sta. ETA 320 ETD 420 Yamaga city tour (approx. 5 hours) 2Stay onboard (Tea time and craftwork experience on the train) Sasebo Sta. ETD 630 Tamana Sta. ETD 540 Nagasaki Sta. ETA 2020 ETD 2320 Pottery kilns tour (approx hours) 2Stay onboard (Tea time on the train) Farewell event Stay the night on the train Hakata Sta. ETA 730 Lunch (onboard or in Yamaga city) The train heads for Saga after leaving Hakata station. While passengers take in the scenery, they will enjoy their lunch made from fresh seasonal Kyushu produce. Passengers then alight at Arita, which has a 400 year history of pottery production. Enjoy the beauty of the traditions and techniques at a famous pottery kiln. Dinner will be French cuisine on board, and afterwards passengers can relax and enjoy bar time. The train travels to Tamana and Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture. Passengers will have a relaxing time and enjoy lunch onboard. Those who participate in Yamaga city tour will enjoy lunch in Yamaga city. To conclude the journey, a farewell event is held on the train. And then, towards Hakata station, the final stop. *Please be aware that the above itinerary is subject to change due factors such as the weather at the time, since it has been set up based on train schedule on the st of August, 207. *There are optional plans in the itinerary, and one can choose one. It is included in the fare. *The farewell event will be held on the final day of the journey on board the Seven Stars. 2

11 Highlights of Tour C Day to Day 2 Amakusa (Kumamoto Prefecture) Sense an exotic atmosphere in the sea breeze, and Japan in the kindness. Sky and sea merge seamlessly. The sight of torii gates in an old port town overlaps with landscapes that feature Catholic churches. At present, the streets are peaceful, used by fishermen and cats, but in the past, this was a lively, flourishing center of commerce. The Christian religion features in the history of Amakusa, and it has roots in Western culture as well. If you learn even a little about the history and hearts of the people of Amakusa, which were always open to the West, you ll think you feel the same wind that blew on the poets and men of literature who once described the scenery, and the adventure will expand. Sakitsu-Tenshudo Cathedral Day 2 Unzen (Nagasaki) Day 3 Yanagawa (Fukuoka) Unzen-Jigoku Unzen was designated as one of Japan s first national parks, and it has long been renowned as a place where Japan s foreign residents went to escape the heat. Now, during your early autumn visit, cool winds blow during the day, and at night, you ll be able to enjoy beautiful starry skies. In addition, the name for the region of Unzen was historically written with the characters that mean hot spring. Its springs are unusual for their highly acidic, sulfurous water, and there is nothing like them even in Europe, where hot spring treatments flourish. Ohana "Shoto-En" garden Yanagawa is a castle town ringed by a moat. In Ohana the manor of the lords of the Yanagawa Domain, and a nationally-designated spot of scenic beauty you ll feel the history of the Tachibana family. The family governed the Yanagawa Domain, which yielded 80,000 koku of rice, until the final days of the shogunate. Shoto-En, an ornamental garden which can be seen from the reception rooms, has been kept just as it was originally. Yanagawa is also the beloved town where the great poet Hakushū Kitahara was born and raised. The emotions fostered in Hakushū s heart by his richly expressive hometown were mild, warm, and peaceful. 3

12 Accommodations Night Ishiyama Rikyu Gosokunokutsu Amakusa Shimoda onsen Gosoku no Kutsu, a traditional ryokan at Shimoda Onsen in Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, is a ryokan composed entirely of traditional cottages with outdoor and indoor baths that use hot spring water directly from the source. Its name comes from a travel essay penned by Hakushū Kitahara and other poets Gosoku no Kutsu, or Five Pairs of Shoes. The sight of the evening sun sinking into the East China Sea is truly wonderful. Every guestroom has its own private space. * Room size and atmosphere differ depending on type. Please note that it will not be possible to request a specific room type. Villa A The theme is Old Amakusa, Amakusa s history of living in harmony with the ocean. These simple spaces recall the fishing towns of Amakusa. In the garden, songbirds and butterflies play, and if you listen closely, you ll hear the calls of Japanese nightingales and insect songs from the forest. Trees whose colors change throughout the year, the dappled light from the groves that streams through the windows. This place truly is a sanctuary. Villa B When you cross an ocean, making for the place where the sea and sky meet, a new world opens out before you. These rooms express New Amakusa The future of Amakusa. Visualize the instant when the sun sinks into the ocean, tinting both the sky and sea madder red. Then, in the morning, the bright blue sky and the endless East China Sea. Dramatic times are waiting for you. The guestrooms are in four maisonette-style buildings. There are rooms with second-floor balconies that overlook the East China Sea as well. Villa C Built on the theme of Amakusa during the days when Christianity spread here. The western sun lances into these pure rooms, and their high ceilings are reminiscent of churches. When you let yourself sink comfortably into the bed, you ll be quietly beckoned to your own internal landscapes, and to the world. These guestrooms are in five cottages. All are single, Western-style rooms, and they are open and airy, built facing the ocean. Each has two king-sized beds. Night 2 Unzen Kanko Hotel Unzen Onsen In Showa Year 0 (935), the year after Unzen, Nagasaki Prefecture, was designated as one of Japan s first national parks, this establishment opened to accommodate foreign guests. The building s appearance has remained unchanged since the beginning, and the front lobby, lounge, and the rest of the facility feature weighty beams and the textures of polished handrails and pillars. From the moment you step into the hotel, the atmosphere will make you feel as though you ve slipped back in time to the early Showa period. Spend time that flows as slowly as it surely did back then, surrounded by the natural bounty of Unzen. Night 3 Hotel Okura Fukuoka Central Fukuoka Please see details on page 6 *All photos used are for illustrative purposes. 4

13 From application to departure Pre-application Please take time to read through all of the information in this booklet, and which is available on the official Seven Stars in Kyushu website. If anything is unclear then please contact us at 4 Payment of fare We will send passengers an invoice via . Passengers must pay the full amount by credit card within seven days. Information regarding the procedures and application flow will be sent beforehand by . 2 Application Once you have decided on the particular journey and date that you would like to apply for, please make an online application at the address stated in the application procedure below. Applications for the Eve of the Journey (June 8th, August 0th) and Premium Tour (April 9th, May 6th, September 5th) 208 Please note that if applications exceed available rooms, a lottery will be conducted to draw participants. Please see the Cruise Train application form for details. Application period October st to October 5th 207. Application procedure Please apply via the form on the official Cruise Train homepage (link below). 5 6 Pre-departure contact Forwarding of final schedule Passengers will be contacted at least one month before their day of departure via . We will confirm the passengers excursions, and will also ask about passengers pre and post journey plans, status of health, and food allergies etc. A digital copy of the final schedule will be forwarded to all passengers at least two weeks before departure via . This will contain important information relating to meeting places and times, accommodation, and updated information on the journey. Please make note of the journey dates on the final schedule as dates quoted on pamphlets are subject to change. A printed copy will be given to passengers at Kinsei Lounge. 3 Application procedure * The results of the lottery will be sent to all applicants by around mid November 207. Please apply via the official application form on the Seven Stars website. Home page Form - sevenstars.jp/en/entry.html 7 Day of departure Please arrive at the designated meeting place, the Kinsei Lounge in Hakata station, at the scheduled time as stated in the final schedule. Here at Kinsei Lounge, passengers will be served a welcome drink, and sweets while relaxing until departure time. 5

14 Terms of use Application For departures of the Eve of the Journey (June 8th, August 0th 208) and Premium Tour (April 9th, May 6th, September 5th 208), participants will be selected by lottery in the case of multiple applications exceeding the amount of available spaces. To participate in this tour, all applicants must be over 2 years of age. Participants under 20 years of age must have permission from their guardian to participate. In the case that a participant has a disability, illness, is pregnant or has any other issue that requires special care, please note so at the time of application. Reasonable efforts will be made to cater to these needs as much as possible. Please be aware that any costs incurred for special measures taken to meet these needs based on special requests made at application will be at the expense of the passenger. Please be aware that in some cases a medical certificate will be required from a medical doctor. In some situations, in order to ensure a safe and smooth journey, the Company may request that the passenger is accompanied by a support person or escort, or may make changes to part of the course to accommodate these needs. Alternatively in some cases the Company may have to refuse application. In this case, depending on the timing, cancellation charges may be applicable. Permission must be granted from the Company if the passengers intend to participate for the purposes of interviews or filming. The fare includes all rail, bus and other transportation costs/fares incurred during the specified itinerary, as well as onboard service costs, tour bus costs, all meal costs, all beverage costs (including alcoholic beverages, but not including vintage wine and champagne), sightseeing costs(some exceptions), and for the 4 Days 3 Nights journey accommodation costs, taxes and service charges at the accommodation facility designated by the Company. However, transportation costs to and from the start and finish point, cleaning costs, telephone costs, additional meal and beverage costs, and other miscellaneous expenses of a personal nature as well as the associated tax and service charges are not included. Also, injury and/or illness related expenses, and excess baggage charges (over the stipulated limitation) are not included. The fare quoted is for one passenger, and this amount changes depending on if one, two or three passengers share one room. Please see the fare chart for details. Meals are served in the lounge car (car ) or the dining car (car 2). Please be aware that due to overbooking some room types on the train and accommodation facility (4 Days 3 Nights journey only) may not be available. It is not possible to share rooms with other passengers, so if a passenger wishes to use a room by themselves they will be expected to make payment for the single passenger fare. It is possible for a maximum of up to three passengers to stay in the Deluxe Suites only (A and B). However, when three passengers stay in these rooms it will involve the use of a sofa bed, taking up much of the room. Please be aware that the train generates sound and motion whilst in motion. This includes during the night. All passenger rooms have showers and toilets. The entire train is non-smoking. Room 30 is barrier-free. A double bed can be placed in Room 403 and Deluxe suites B. Important information - please read before making an application This tour is planned, solicited, and implemented by Kyushu Railway Company (hereinafter referred to as "Company"). A traveler participating in this tour is deemed to have concluded an Agent-Organized Tour Contract with the Company. Fares Passenger rooms Shopping Regarding shopping at the tour destinations, all responsibility for purchases belongs to the passenger. Please take care in making selections, as the Company cannot assist the passenger in exchanges or returns of purchases. Cancellation etc. Applications for cancellations and or changes to one`s itinerary are only permitted if received during business hours of the Cruise Train Tour Desk. Changes in departure date, room type, or journey will involve having to cancel the passenger reservation, and depending on the timing of the cancellation this will incur cancellation charges. Please be aware that in some cases such as full booking, rebooking may not be possible. In the case that an accompanying passenger makes a cancellation, and one passenger will continue to participate, the following charges will be incurred cancellation charges for one person, as well as the difference in fare for when one passenger uses one room. Attire In the shared passenger spaces, for lunch/dinner at the tour destinations, please follow the below guide. Seven Stars in Kyushu Dress Code Meet at Kinsei Lounge (day ) smart casual Gentlemen jackets, collared shirts, dress slacks, blazers etc. Ladies one-piece dresses, collared shirts, jackets, casual suit etc. Dinner on board semi-formal Gentlemen tuxedos (dinner jacket), basic suits, blazers and jackets etc. Ladies one-piece dresses, basic suits, dressy pant suits, jackets, blouses, skirts etc. Other scenes *Please refrain from wearing attire such as sportswear and pre-ripped jeans. *Except when wearing kimono, please refrain from wearing sandals. *T-shirts, shorts, and sneakers are only appropriate for during the excursions. Transportation Due to delays, interruptions or route modifications in the public transportation system, changes may result in the itinerary, as well as potential reductions in the planned destinations and/or stoppage times. In these cases the Company is not responsible according to the travel contract, but will endeavor to provide a travel experience according to the original itinerary as much as possible. Other points Please be aware that the content and/or time of the stated tours, and events are subject to change without notice. All photos in this pamphlet are for illustration purposes. All s of the passenger rooms are examples. Please be aware that the room provided may differ from the room in the pamphlet. The photos of the food are s. The content and dishes of the meals are subject to change due to factors such as the seasons. The photos used for the scenic views may differ from actual views due to the time of year or weather conditions. Information contained in this pamphlet is subject to change or cancellation. After departure it is not possible to claim a partial refund for unused portions of the journey due to the passengers request (JR tickets, bus and other means of transportation, accommodation costs, meals etc). It is not possible to apply discounts of any kind to the journey. Please do not on-sell tickets to third parties through such means as internet auctions. If such on-selling actions are discovered, the travel contract may be cancelled. Please be aware that the contents (including events and meal contents) of the journey introduced in non-official media such as magazines and blogs may differ from the actual content offered. In order to participate in the journey with an easy mind, we strongly recommend that all passengers purchase comprehensive insurance to cover aspects such as injuries, theft etc., that could potentially occur during the itinerary. 6

15 Travel Conditions Application Information Please read the following important information before making an application. A detailed explanatory document of the travel conditions will be provided at a later date.. Agent-Organized Tour Contract () This tour is planned, solicited, and implemented by Kyushu Railway Company ( Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka; Travel Agent License Number Registered at Tourism Agency 965) (hereinafter referred to as "Company"). A traveler participating in this tour is deemed to have concluded an Agent-Organized Tour Contract (hereinafter referred to as "Travel Contract") with the Company. (2) The contents and conditions of the Travel Contract shall be as specified in the solicitation advertisements, brochures, the travel condition statements, Final Documents to be delivered prior to departure in the travel (Final Travel Schedule), and the portion of the Agent-Organized Tour Contract in the Terms and Conditions of the Travel Contract of the Company. (3) The Company shall undertake to make necessary arrangements and manage the itinerary to ensure that the Traveler can receive transportation, accommodation, and other travel-related services provided by transportation/accommodation facilities, etc., pursuant to the itinerary established by the Company (hereinafter referred to as "Travel Services"). 2. Traveler's application and conclusion of Travel Contract () A Traveler needs to fill in a travel application form designated by the Company (hereinafter referred to as "Travel Application Form") at () the Company or (2) a "commissioned business office" specified in the Travel Agency Act (both () and (2) are collectively referred to as "Company, etc."), and submit it to the Company, etc., together with the application fee (00% of the Travel Fee). The application fee shall be treated as all or part of a "Travel Fee," a "Cancellation Charge," and a "Penalty," respectively. If the Traveler withdraws from the application before the Travel Contract is concluded pursuant to (3) of this article, the entire application fee deposited to the Company shall be refunded to the Traveler. Application Fee (per traveler) 00% of Travel Fee (2) The Company, etc. shall accept reservations for a Travel Contract by telephone, mail, facsimile, or other communication means. In this case, the contract is not in effect as of the acceptance of the reservation. The Traveler is required to submit an application form and the application fee to the Company, etc. within seven (7) days from the day following the one on which the Company, etc. notifies the Traveler about its acceptance of the reservation. If the Traveler fails to pay the application fee within this period, the application shall be deemed by the Company, etc. not to have been made. (3) The Travel Contract shall be deemed to be put into effect when the Company, etc. agrees to the conclusion of the contract and receives the Traveler's application fee stipulated in () of this article. However, a Travel Contract with a Communication Contract shall be in accordance with the provisions stipulated in Article 5. (4) A Traveler who needs special care in participating in the Tour is requested to inform the Company to that effect at the time of making a reservation. The Company shall accommodate the requirements to the reasonably practicable extent. (5) The additional expenses required for the special measure taken by the Company for the Traveler in accordance with the information provided in (4) of this article shall be paid by the Traveler. 3. Application Conditions () A Traveler eligible for submitting an application for this product shall be over 2 years of age or older. The Company may decline a Traveler's application if the age, qualification, skills, and other conditions do not satisfy the requirements specified by the Company. (2) A Traveler younger than 20 years of age shall require a parental consent form. A Traveler younger than 5 years of age as of the commencement of the travel may be required to be accompanied by a parental guardian under certain circumstances. (3) A Traveler who needs special care due to chronic disorder, temporary ill health, pregnancy, handicap, or requirement of an assistance dog, etc. needs to state the nature of the required special care when making the travel application. The Company shall accommodate the needs to the reasonably practicable extent. In this case, relevant doctors' certificates may need to be submitted, as required by service providers, etc. Furthermore, depending on the local situations and the conditions of transportation or accommodation facilities, etc., the travel may be subject to accompaniment of an escort or an assistant, etc. to ensure its safe and smooth implementation. (4) If the Traveler is deemed by the Company to require a doctor's diagnosis or treatment due to illness or injury, etc. during the travel, the Company will take necessary measures to ensure smooth implementation of the travel. All expenses for these measures shall be paid by the Traveler. (5) As a general rule, the Traveler may not take any separate acts to your convenience. However, depending on the travel courses, separate acts may be accepted on different/separate conditions. (6) If the Traveler is deemed by the Company to cause trouble to other travelers or to impede smooth implementation of group activities, the Traveler may not participate in the travel. (7) In addition, the Traveler's application may not be accepted due to the Company's business reasons. 4. Contract Document and Final Document (Final Travel Schedule) () Promptly after the conclusion of the contract stipulated in (3) of Article 2, the Company, etc. shall deliver to the Traveler a document describing the itinerary, the contents of the travel services, other travel conditions, and matters concerning the responsibilities of the Company (hereinafter referred to as "Contract Document"). The Contract Document shall consist of a brochure and these travel condition statements. (2) If the itinerary or the names of important transportation or accommodation facilities service providers cannot be finalized in the Contract Document specified in () of this article, the Contract Document listing the names of the accommodation facilities scheduled to be used and specified transportation facilities that are deemed important to be indicated will be issued to the Traveler. Subsequently, a document describing the final situations of these matters (hereinafter referred to as "Final Document") shall be delivered to the Traveler by the date prior to the date of commencement of the travel (or by the date of commencement of the travel in case the application is made on or after the seventh (7th) day from the previous day of the date of commencement of the travel). (3) If an inquiry is made about situations of travel arrangement situations after the conclusion of the contract stipulated in (3) of Article 2, the Company, etc. shall provide proper explanations on the arrangement situations even before the delivery of the Final Document. (4) The scope of the Travel Services for which the Company is obliged to make necessary arrangements and manage the itinerary as prescribed in the Agent-Organized Tour Contract shall be as described in the Contract Document specified in () of this article. However, if the Final Document (Final Travel Schedule) specified in (2) of this article is delivered, the scope shall be as defined in the Final Document. 5. Items included in Travel Fee () Fares and charges applicable to transportation facilities (including those of different classes, depending on the courses) identified in the itinerary, accommodation expenses, meal expenses, beverage expenses (some exceptions), and sightseeing fees (admission fees and remuneration for travel guides, etc.), and the relevant consumption and other taxes (2) Other expenses identified as "Charges Included in Travel Fee" in the brochures The above expenses identified in () (2) shall not be refunded to the Traveler even if any portions of the services are not used due to the Traveler's reasons. 6. Items Not Included in Travel Fee All expenses not identified in Article 5 shall not be included in Travel Fee. The following indicate some examples in this regard. () Excess baggage charges (portions exceeding prescribed weights, volumes, and number of items) (2) Expenses incurred for personal preferences/needs, including dry cleaning costs, telegrams/telephone charges, and additional meal/beverage charges, etc., and the accompanied taxes/service charges (3) Admission fees and transportation expenses for portions and sections identified as "free activities," "free sightseeing," "separate charges," and "to be paid by traveler," etc. in the itinerary (4) Charges for optional tour portions participated only by interested applicants (separately charged excursions) (5) Additional charges not included in the itinerary, incurred at the Traveler's request (admission fees, meal expenses, and transportation expenses, etc.) (6) Transportation and accommodation expenses from the Traveler's residence to the departure/arrival site 7. Changes in Travel Contract Contents Even after conclusion of the Travel Contract, if an act of God, a war, a riot, the suspension of travel services including transportation and accommodation facilities, government and administrative order, or provision of transportation services not specified in the original transportation plans, or any other cause out of control of the Company takes place, and if it is necessary to ensure the safe and smooth implementation of the travel, the Company may change the itinerary, contents of the Travel Services, or other contents specified in the Travel Contract (hereinafter referred to as "Contract Contents") by expeditiously providing the traveler with a prior notice explaining how the causes affecting the travel are out of control of the Company and the causal relations with the specific event. However, in the case of an emergency, and if it is unavoidable, the explanations shall be given after the necessary changes have been made. 8. Change in Traveler () A Traveler may assign your position under the Travel Contract to a third party by obtaining the Company's approval. In this case, you need to fill in a form designated by the Company, and submit it to the Company. For this change, you are required to pay to the Company ten thousand (0,000) yen for the charges for the change. However, a case in which all members using a single room are to be changed shall be deemed to be cancellation of the contract. Furthermore, no change in travelers shall be accepted after the commencement of travel. (2) The assignment of the Traveler's contractual status under the Travel Contract shall take effect at the time when it is approved by the Company. After the assignment, an assignee of the Traveler's status under the Travel Contract shall succeed to all rights and duties applicable to the Traveler under the Travel Contract. The Company may decline the change request mentioned above. 9. Travel Contract Cancellation Initiated by Traveler () Before commencement of the travel A Traveler may cancel a Travel Contract at any time by paying a cancellation charge stipulated in the following table. The "Date of Cancellation of Travel Contract" in the table shall be based on the time when the Traveler notifies the Company, etc. about the cancellation during the relevant business hours on the respective business days of the Company, etc. Table) Cancellation charge Date of Cancellation of Travel Contract If calculated from the date preceding the date of commencement of the travel Cancellation on or before the 2st day 2Cancellation on or after the 20th day (excluding 3~7 below) 3Cancellation on or after the 7th day (excluding 4~7 below) 4Cancellation on the day preceding the commencement date of the travel 5Cancellation on the date of commencement of the travel 6Not participating in the travel without notification 7Cancellation after commencement of the travel Cancellation charge Travel with accommodation None 20% of Travel Fee 30% of Travel Fee 40% of Travel Fee 50% of Travel Fee 00% of Travel Fee 00% of Travel Fee 2In any of the following cases, the Traveler may cancel the Travel Contract without paying any cancellation charge. A. The Contract Contents have been changed pursuant to Article 7; provided however, that the change is listed in the left column of the table in Article 4 or otherwise deemed significant. B. An act of God, a war, a riot, the suspension of travel services including transportation and accommodation facilities, etc., government and administrative order, or other similar cause takes place, making the safe and smooth implementation of the travel impossible, or presenting a strong possibility for making the travel impossible. C. The Company, etc. fails to provide you with the Final Document (Final Travel Schedule) by the end of the period specified in Article 4. D. The implementation of the travel as stipulated in the itinerary described in the Contract Document is made impossible due to causes attributable to the Company. 3When the Travel Contract is cancelled as stipulated in, () of this article, the Company, etc. shall refund the Travel Fee (or application fee) the Traveler has already paid by deducting any prescribed cancellation charge. If the application fee cannot cover the cancellation charge, the Traveler is required to pay any insufficient amounts. If any unpaid balance accrues from any change in the number of persons using a single room, the Traveler is required to pay the balance. 4When the Travel Contract is cancelled as stipulated in 2, () of this article, the Company, etc. shall refund the Travel Fee (or application fee) already paid by the Traveler. (2) After commencement of the travel If the Traveler cancels the Travel Contract or temporarily leaves the tour due to the Traveler's reasons after commencement of the travel, the Traveler shall be deemed to have waived the rights hereunder. In that case, no refund shall be made. 2If the Traveler is unable to receive services specified in the Final Travel Schedule due to causes not attributable to the Traveler, the Traveler may cancel the portions of the Travel Services that have become unavailable, without paying any cancellation charge. In this case, the Company shall refund an amount calculated by deducting any cancellation charge, penalty charge, or other expenses already paid or to be paid (only those not attributable to the Company) for the Travel Services from the amounts relating to the portion of the travel fee for the services the Traveler has become unable to receive. 0. Travel Contract Cancellation Initiated by the Company () Before commencement of the travel In any of the following cases, the Company may cancel the Travel Contract before its commencement by providing the Traveler with proper explanations. A. The Traveler has turned out not to satisfy the requirements for participating in the travel, including the gender, age, qualification, skills, and other conditions prescribed by the Company. B. The Traveler is deemed to be unable to participate in the tour due to illness and unavailability of any necessary assistant, etc. C. The Traveler is deemed to cause trouble to other customers, or to hinder smooth implementation of the group tour. D.The Traveler has asked the Company to provide services exceeding reasonable scopes prescribed in the Contract Contents. E. The number of total participants fails to reach the minimum number of required travelers, as described in the brochure. In this case, the Company shall notify the Traveler about the cancellation at least thirty (30) days prior to the date preceding the date of commencement of the travel. F. An act of God, a war, a riot, the suspension of travel services including transportation and accommodation facilities, etc., government and administrative order, or other similar cause out of control of the Company takes place, making the safe and smooth implementation of the travel pursuant to the itinerary described in the Contract Document impossible or presenting a strong possibility for making the travel impossible. (2) After commencement of the travel In any of the following cases, the Company may cancel a part of the Travel Contract even after commencement of the travel. A. The Traveler is deemed to be unable to continue the travel due to illness and unavailability of any necessary assistant, etc. B. The Traveler fails to follow instructions of tour conductors or other personnel of the Company, given to facilitate safe and smooth implementation of the travel, or disturb good order of the group tour and impede safe and smooth implementation of the travel by means of violent acts or threatening words against those Company personnel or other travelers. C. An act of God, a war, a riot, the suspension of travel services including transportation and accommodation facilities, etc., government and administrative order, or other similar cause out of control of the Company takes place, making the continued implementation of the travel impossible. 2When the Company cancels the Travel Contract pursuant to the provisions of, (2) of this article, the contractual relationship between the Traveler and the Company shall be nullified only prospectively. In other words, all liabilities of the Company for Travel Services already received by the Traveler shall be deemed to have already been effectively discharged. In this case, the Company shall refund an amount calculated by deducting any cancellation charge, penalty charge, or other expenses already paid or to be paid for the Travel Services from the amounts relating to the portion of the travel fee for the services the Traveler has not received. 3When the Company cancels the Travel Contract pursuant to the provisions of A and C,, (2) of this article, after commencement of the travel, it shall undertake to provide travel services required for the Traveler to return to the departure site at your own expense, as you request.. The Company Responsibilities and disclaimer () The Company shall take responsibility for compensating damages inflicted on a Traveler, by the Company or any Company agent, whether intentionally or negligently, in performance of the Travel Contract. However, this provision shall apply only to cases in which the Company is notified of such damages within two (2) years from the date following the one on which they take place. (2) For example, even if a Traveler suffers any damage due to any of the following causes, the Company shall not take responsibility stipulated in () of this article. However, this provision shall not apply to a case in which any intentional or negligent act on the part of the Company or any Company agent has been verified. An act of God, a war, a riot, or any change of itinerary or cancellation of the travel due to any of these causes 2Damage caused by an accident or a fire at transportation or accommodation facilities, etc. 3Suspension of provision of Travel Services at transportation or accommodation facilities, etc., or any change of itinerary or cancellation of the travel due to any of these causes 4Change of itinerary or cancellation of the travel due to government or administrative orders, etc. 5Accident during free activities 6Food poisoning 7Theft 8Delay, service interruption, schedule change, and route change, etc. in transportation facilities, or any change of itinerary or any abbreviation of stays at destinations due to any of these causes (3) As for any damage caused to baggage, as stipulated in () of this article, the Company shall make compensations up to one hundred and fifty thousand (50,000) yen per traveler (excluding cases in which the Company is liable for its intentional act or gross negligence), irrespective of the provisions of the article, only if the Company is notified about the damage is made within fourteen (4) days from the date following the one on which the damage takes place. 7