December 21, 2024

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Enjoy DIR EN GREY in Japan with official travel package!

Enjoy DIR EN GREY in Japan with official travel package!

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.

Map and overview of the tour itinerary.

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!

Tour dates for “TOUR23 PHALARIS -Vol.II-“.

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.








  1. Schadenfreude

    Schadenfreude


  2. Oboro



  3. The Perfume of Sins


    The Perfume of Sins


  4. 13


    13


  5. Utsutsu, Bouga wo Kurau


    現、忘我を喰らう


  6. Ochita Koto no Aru Sora


    落ちた事のある空


  7. Mouai ni Shosu


    盲愛に処す


  8. Hibiki



  9. Eddie


    Eddie


  10. Otogi


    御伽


  11. Kamui


    カムイ







  1. Schadenfreude

    Schadenfreude


  2. Oboro



  3. The Perfume of Sins


    The Perfume of Sins


  4. 13


    13


  5. Utsutsu, Bouga wo Kurau


    現、忘我を喰らう


  6. Ochita Koto no Aru Sora


    落ちた事のある空


  7. Mouai ni Shosu


    盲愛に処す


  8. Hibiki



  9. Eddie


    Eddie


  10. Otogi


    御伽


  11. Kamui


    カムイ

  1. mazohyst of decadence


  2. ain’t afraid to die







  1. Schadenfreude

    Schadenfreude


  2. Oboro



  3. The Perfume of Sins


    The Perfume of Sins


  4. 13


    13


  5. Utsutsu, Bouga wo Kurau


    現、忘我を喰らう


  6. Ochita Koto no Aru Sora


    落ちた事のある空


  7. Mouai ni Shosu


    盲愛に処す


  8. Hibiki



  9. Eddie


    Eddie


  10. Otogi


    御伽


  11. Kamui


    カムイ

  1. mazohyst of decadence


  2. ain’t afraid to die

  1. DOZING GREEN (Acoustic Ver.)

    DOZING GREEN (Acoustic Ver.)


  2. Zetsuentai


    絶縁体


  3. Kukoku no kyouon


    空谷の跫音


  4. Ningen wo kaburu


    人間を被る


  5. Devote My Life


    Devote My Life


  6. CLEVER SLEAZOID


    CLEVER SLEAZOID


  7. DIFFERENT SENSE


    DIFFERENT SENSE


  8. Aka



  9. Ranunculus


    Ranunculus


  10. Keigaku no Yoku


    谿壑の欲


  11. The World of Mercy


    The World of Mercy


  12. Oboro



  13. Kasumi


    かすみ


  14. Followers


    Followers


  15. OBSCURE


    OBSCURE


  16. Ochita Koto no Aru Sora


    落ちた事のある空


  17. Sustain the untruth


    Sustain the untruth


  18. Hageshisa To, Kono Mune No Naka De Karamitsuita Shakunetsu No Yami


    激しさと、この胸の中で絡み付いた灼熱の闇







  1. Schadenfreude

    Schadenfreude


  2. Oboro



  3. The Perfume of Sins


    The Perfume of Sins


  4. 13


    13


  5. Utsutsu, Bouga wo Kurau


    現、忘我を喰らう


  6. Ochita Koto no Aru Sora


    落ちた事のある空


  7. Mouai ni Shosu


    盲愛に処す


  8. Hibiki



  9. Eddie


    Eddie


  10. Otogi


    御伽


  11. Kamui


    カムイ

  1. mazohyst of decadence


  2. ain’t afraid to die

  1. DOZING GREEN (Acoustic Ver.)

    DOZING GREEN (Acoustic Ver.)


  2. Zetsuentai


    絶縁体


  3. Kukoku no kyouon


    空谷の跫音


  4. Ningen wo kaburu


    人間を被る


  5. Devote My Life


    Devote My Life


  6. CLEVER SLEAZOID


    CLEVER SLEAZOID


  7. DIFFERENT SENSE


    DIFFERENT SENSE


  8. Aka



  9. Ranunculus


    Ranunculus


  10. Keigaku no Yoku


    谿壑の欲


  11. The World of Mercy


    The World of Mercy


  12. Oboro



  13. Kasumi


    かすみ


  14. Followers


    Followers


  15. OBSCURE


    OBSCURE


  16. Ochita Koto no Aru Sora


    落ちた事のある空


  17. Sustain the untruth


    Sustain the untruth


  18. Hageshisa To, Kono Mune No Naka De Karamitsuita Shakunetsu No Yami


    激しさと、この胸の中で絡み付いた灼熱の闇