THE SHIP AMERIGO VESPUCCI HAS ARRIVED IN TOKYO. WE ARE EXPECTING YOU!
villaggio italia
LOCATION
Tokyo International Cruise Terminal
Aomi 2-chome, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0064
The cruise terminal provides easy access to Tokyo’s major tourist attractions. It’s also within day-trip distance of historically and culturally important cities like Kamakura and Nikko.
OPENING HOURS
FREE ENTRANCE
Access to the Villaggio Italia is free.
Access to Villaggio Italia events is free, upon reservation on the website.
Participation in events without a reservation on the website is not guaranteed and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pets are not allowed in Villaggio Italia.
To access the ship, it is necessary to wait in line outdoors under the sun.
26 AUGUST
04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
27 AUGUST
10:00 AM- 09:00 PM
28 AUGUST
10:00 AM- 09:00 PM
29 AUGUST
10:00 AM- 09:00 PM
30 AUGUST
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
HOW TO GET THERE
Tokyo International Cruise Terminal is on the artificial island of Odaiba, a popular shopping and entertainment center in Tokyo’s Koto Ward. The cruise terminal is easily accessible from Haneda and Narita airports and major stations, including Tokyo Station, Shinagawa Station and Ueno Station—all of which are part of the Shinkansen network—and Shinjuku Station and Shibuya Station.
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PARKING
Parking not available. It is recommended to use public transportation.
HIGHLIGHTS ATTRACTIONS
Discover all the attractions in the schedule
SALI
A BORDO
Vivi l’irripetibile esperienza di vedere da vicino la nave più bella del mondo.
Sali a bordo e scatta le tue foto ricordo. I membri dell’equipaggio saranno felici di rispondere a tutte le tue domande lungo il percorso.
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PROGRAM
FREE ENTRANCE
Come Aboard
Experience the unique opportunity to see the most beautiful ship in the world up close. Come aboard and take your souvenir photos. The visit to the Vespucci is not guided, but the crew members will be happy to answer all your questions along the way.
NAVE VESPUCCI 04:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Event: "Turismo alle Radici: Italy Embraces Japan"
Artistic performance involving the joint creation of a work of art by the Japanese Master Nakajima Hiroyuki and the Sicilian Master Domenico Boscia, who will combine the art of Japanese calligraphy with the art of Sicilian ceramics. Their desire to find artistic harmony live on stage at Villaggio Italia represents the mutual respect and the will to collaborate between these two peoples. This performance is dedicated to promoting "Turismo delle Radici" (Roots Tourism), organized by Il Made in Sicily in collaboration with ENIT.
CONFERENCE HALL 05:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Vespucci presents… Italian cinema "Comandante" by E. De Angelis (2023)
Plot: The story of Salvatore Todaro, a submarine commander of the Royal Italian Navy who, during World War II, disobeyed to the orders to save the 26 men who had tried to sink him, accepting the risk of navigating on the surface until reaching his destination: because for him, the law of the sea was more important than the law of war.
CONFERENCE HALL 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Vespucci meets... SASAKAWA PEACE FOUNDATION
"Underwater: how to enhance the awareness and its sustainable use" Conference
CEREMONY HALL 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Musical Performance by the Italian Navy Military Band
CEREMONY AREA 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Come Aboard
Experience the unique opportunity to see the most beautiful ship in the world up close. Come aboard and take your souvenir photos. The visit to the Vespucci is not guided, but the crew members will be happy to answer all your questions along the way.
NAVE VESPUCCI 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Vespucci presents… Italian cinema "Felicità", di M. Ramazzotti (2023)
Projection of the film in Italian with English subtitles, curated by the Venice Biennale.
CONFERENCE HALL 01:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Come Aboard
Experience the unique opportunity to see the most beautiful ship in the world up close. Come aboard and take your souvenir photos. The visit to the Vespucci is not guided, but the crew members will be happy to answer all your questions along the way.
NAVE VESPUCCI 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
VESPUCCI MEETS: THE PASOLINI SEASON
The event offers an immersive cultural experience ranging from theatrical projections to the exploration of the multifaceted figure of Pasolini. Participants can embark on a journey to discover various aspects of Pasolini's life and work through an engaging talk. This will provide new perspectives on one of the most controversial and beloved intellectuals of 20th-century Italy. A unique opportunity to celebrate art and culture through various expressive forms, all connected by the genius of Pasolini.
CONFERENCE HALL 03:00 pm - 04:30 pm
Italian Aperitivo
RISTORANTE ITALIA 05:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Musical Performance by the Italian Navy Military Band
CONFERENCE HALL 05:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Vespucci presents… SERENA AUTIERI
Serena Autieri, a celebrated figure in Italian entertainment, has graced stages and screens with her remarkable talent. Known for her roles in popular TV series and films, Autieri has also charmed audiences as a singer and stage performer. She co-hosted the Sanremo Music Festival in 2003 and voiced Elsa in the Italian dub of Disney's "Frozen." For this performance, Autieri will be joined at the piano by Maestro Enzo Campagnoli. Known for his work with top Italian artists and his television experience, Campagnoli has directed orchestras for the Sanremo Festival multiple times. Together, they will present a journey through Italy’s musical tradition, featuring a repertoire of Italian classics.
CONFERENCE HALL 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm
Come Aboard
Experience the unique opportunity to see the most beautiful ship in the world up close. Come aboard and take your souvenir photos. The visit to the Vespucci is not guided, but the crew members will be happy to answer all your questions along the way.
NAVE VESPUCCI 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Musical Performance by the Italian Navy Military Band
CEREMONY AREA 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Vespucci presents… Italian cinema "La parte del leone", di B. Etchegaray (2023)
Projection of the film in Italian with English subtitles, curated by the Venice Biennale. Plot: Eighty editions of the Venice Film Festival told through historic and never-before-seen interviews, a rich archive of images. The documentary retraces the crucial stages and significant moments of the world's oldest film festival, which, since its inception in 1932, has always been a mirror of its time and an integral part of Italian cultural history.
CONFERENCE HALL 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Come Aboard
Experience the unique opportunity to see the most beautiful ship in the world up close. Come aboard and take your souvenir photos. The visit to the Vespucci is not guided, but the crew members will be happy to answer all your questions along the way.
NAVE VESPUCCI 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Italian Aperitivo
Exclusive aperitivo with DJ set and karaoke, accompanied by a complimentary glass of fine Italian wine.
PIAZZA ITALIA 05:00 pm - 06:00 pm
The Band... at the Cinema
Musical performance by the Italian Navy Military Band featuring pieces from Italian cinema masterpieces, in collaboration with Serena Autieri.
CONFERENCE HALL 05:00 pm - 06:00 pm
A String Quartet Concert featuring musicians from Riccardo Muti Italian Opera Academy
The event, in collaboration between Italy and Japan, is aimed at promoting and teaching Italian opera worldwide.
CONFERENCE HALL 07:30 pm - 08:00 pm
Come Aboard
Experience the unique opportunity to see the most beautiful ship in the world up close. Come aboard and take your souvenir photos. The visit to the Vespucci is not guided, but the crew members will be happy to answer all your questions along the way.
NAVE VESPUCCI 10:00 am - 02:00 pm
Vespucci meets... Expo Osaka
Come and get a sneak peek at some of the outstanding exhibits that will be featured in the Italian Pavilion at the upcoming Expo 2025.
CONFERENCE HALL 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Musical Performance by the Italian Navy Military Band
CEREMONY AREA 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come Aboard
Experience the unique opportunity to see the most beautiful ship in the world up close. Come aboard and take your souvenir photos. The visit to the Vespucci is not guided, but the crew members will be happy to answer all your questions along the way.
NAVE VESPUCCI 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Blue and Space Economy Conference
“Sailing into the Blue Economy: Navigating Sustainable and Secure Seas” following “Space Economy Exploration and Outer Atmosphere Exploitation in the Challenging Lunar Environment” The two conferences provide an opportunity to delve into highly topical issues such as space exploration, environmental sustainability, and geopolitics, with a particular focus on international collaborations and the challenges of the future.
CONFERENCE HALL 03:00 pm - 04:30 pm
Italian Aperitivo
Exclusive aperitivo with DJ set and karaoke, accompanied by a complimentary glass of fine Italian wine.
PIAZZA ITALIA 05:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Accademia Teatro alla Scala di Milano Concert
CONFERENCE HALL 06:30 pm - 07:30 pm
Musical Performance by the Italian Navy Military Band
CONFERENCE HALL 08:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Come Aboard
Experience the unique opportunity to see the most beautiful ship in the world up close. Come aboard and take your souvenir photos. The visit to the Vespucci is not guided, but the crew members will be happy to answer all your questions along the way.
NAVE VESPUCCI 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Vespucci presents… Italian cinema "Jago Into the White", di L. Pingitore (2024)
Projection of the film in Italian with English subtitles, curated by Nexto Digital and courtesy of Jcj Production. Plot: A documentary that chronicles two years in the life of Jago, an artist who moves from Naples to New York to work alone on a personal version of Michelangelo's Pietà. Jago, also a pop star with over 1 million followers, a traveler, and an entrepreneur, challenges the conventions of the art market to inspire young people with a new approach to art.
CONFERENCE HALL 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Closing Ceremony of the Villaggio Italia, Ship Unmooring and Farewell Parade
CEREMONY AREA 02:00 pm - 03:30 pm
TESTIMONIALS
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GUESTS
IN TOKYO
A wish for fair winds
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SERENA
AUTIERI
Italian actress, singer, and television host, as well as the presenter of the Vespucci Tour
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GUESTS
IN TOKYO
We are Vespucci
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SALTY
FRIENDS
An association promoting sail training in Japan, aiming to connect more people with ships and the sea by fostering maritime experiences
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ELIO
ORSARA
Knight of Labor and pioneer of Italian cuisine in Japan
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GUESTS
IN TOKYO
Testimonials about
Villaggio Italia
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REITÀ
FUJIMA
Japanese traditional dancer
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DJ EFÈE
Italian-Indonesian artist
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GUESTS
IN TOKYO
Testimonials about the ship Amerigo Vespucci
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