Official 'Twilight Warriors' Movie Tour Wins Excellence Award in Overseas Travel Category at 'Tour Grand Prix 2026'

Kintetsu World Travel Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yasuki Enosaki; hereinafter 'Kintetsu World Travel') announced that its official tour, 'Twilight Warriors: Showdown at Kowloon Walled City – A Journey Through Hong Kong's Sacred Sites and Filming Locations,' has won the Excellence Award in the Overseas Travel category at the 'Tour Grand Prix 2026,' hosted by the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA).

This tour is a travel product that not only allows participants to experience the cinematic world of the film but also creates new value in travel by deepening understanding of local history and culture and fostering interaction between travelers and local residents.

Overseas Travel Category – Excellence Award

'Twilight Warriors: Showdown at Kowloon Walled City'

Official Tour: A Journey Through Hong Kong's Sacred Sites and Filming Locations

Inspired by fan demand to experience the world of the movie 'Twilight Warriors,' which premiered in Japan in January 2025 and gained significant attention both domestically and internationally, this pilgrimage tour is set in Hong Kong.

Beyond visiting the film's shooting locations, the tour offers special programs designed to deepen immersion in the movie's universe, including exclusive nighttime access to film sets and guided commentary at the Kowloon Walled City ruins by a Hong Kong film interpreter and coordinator.

Additionally, the tour facilitates connections between participants, local film professionals, and fans, creating a journey that links people with communities and cultures through cinema. Positioned at the intersection of entertainment and cultural exchange, the tour promotes deeper understanding of Hong Kong's history and culture while creating opportunities for international exchange, proposing a new form of travel that connects people and places.

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The tour was highly praised for achieving an 'immersive cultural experience' by deeply collaborating with expert navigators and media to comprehensively cover the film's locations, starting from the passion of fans. It moves beyond conventional sightseeing by designing unique experiences accessible only through a tour and meaningful interactions with local people, resulting in a highly valuable program. Thoughtful scheduling that avoids peak congestion periods also demonstrates effectiveness in addressing overtourism, making it an outstanding design that showcases the travel company's capabilities in stimulating travelers' intellectual curiosity.

'Tour Grand Prix 2026'

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The Tour Grand Prix recognizes outstanding travel products and proposals in domestic and overseas travel (both group and custom tours) and inbound tourism, aiming to enhance planning and marketing capabilities within the travel industry and contribute to Japan's 'Nation of Tourism' initiatives.