JAPAN
IN SEARCH OF TRANSIENT BEAUTY
We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance. Japanese proverb
25th March 2022 - 12 day tour
We are delighted to be planning our second trip to Japan - this time, a spring tour to witness Hanami (loosely, - flower viewing).
The celebration of transient beauty holds a very particular place in Japanese custom - we hope our tour will give us further insight into this fascinating country and will provide an immersive cultural experience to enrich and inspire.
We are have also arranged for some very special experiences which we hope will give us an insight into the Japanese culture, as well as taking time to visit the 'art island', Naoshima where we can enjoy its modern architecture, beautiful natural landscape and some of many art installations.
We invite you to view our online presentation for an in-depth description of what we have planned.
Please see the online presentation for a description of the attractions we will be visiting.
We have put together a compelling tour which aims to give us a fully immersive experience and allows us to spend time in the locations visited.
We have no reason to suspect that this itinerary will alter, but we must always prepare for the unforeseen and therefore, we reserve the right to amend these details if necessary.
25 March Tour commences in Kyoto early evening.
26 March Kyoto
27 March Kyoto
28 March Kyoto
29 March Mt Koya
30 March Hiroshima
31 March Hiroshima
01 April Naoshima
02 April Shikoku
03 April Shikoku
04 April Shikoku
05 April Osaka airport
06 April Fly home
Flights to be confirmed.
KYOTO - Mogana
A hotel in a class of its own mixing modern architecture with Japanese tradition.
This beautiful property offers peaceful minimalism in luxurious surroundings and will provide us with a restful haven as we recover from our journey and begin our tour. We are here for four nights.
MT KOYA - Fukuchi-in
Koyasan Onsen Fukuchiin Shukubo offers Japanese-style accommodations in a historical Buddhist temple. Guests can refresh in the public hot-spring baths, experience Shakyo Sutra transcriptions or attend Buddhist morning services. We are here for one night.
HIROSHIMA - Sheraton
A modern hotel centrally located, we are here for two nights.
NAOSHIMA - Benesse House
A museum where people can sleep with a single original artwork in each room. . The minimal architecture, with expanses of concrete, glass and wood – created by the deeply respected architect Tadao Ando – is the perfect complement to the surrounding nature and artworks. One night.
SHIKOKU - Asan Kotonami
In the heart of Shikoku, far from Japan's urban bustle, Asan Kotonami is found within the mountains that form the border between Kagawa and Tokushima.
Surrounded by lush forests it offers an open-air bath "Seseragi", which overlooks a nearby mountain stream. Bathers can listen to nature's symphony, from birdsong to flowing waters. Three nights
FINAL NIGHT IN OSAKA - to be confirmed. This is due to a change of flight schedule and us no longer flying out of KIX
2 PLACES AVAILABLE
PRICING:
All hotels are of an excellent standard. We have tried to strike a balance between the comforts expected at normal western-style hotels and an authentic Japanese experience.
Some of the hotels can only provide us with a certain number of 'standard' grade rooms, therefore we have to offer two options.
Single, £8,305 standard accommodation
Single, £9,375 upgraded accommodation
Reduction for sharing £520 per couple
We are unable to offer a discounted non-photographing 'partner rate' due to the very high cost of the local accommodation, meals included, transfers, local guide etc.
DEPOSIT DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING - 20%
Includes £10 carbon offsetting fee. This is a voluntary contribution. Please advise us if you would rather opt out and we will cover your contribution.
INCLUDES:
All accommodation listed on a single room basis.
Breakfasts
Dinner on days 2, 5, 9, 10 and 11
Private dinner and entertainment with geisha and maiko (detailed in the presentation).
Private tea ceremony in TeaMaster's home.
Transport.
Entrance fees.
We have some wonderful restaurants planned for the remaining evenings - excluding those meals enables people to make a choice about where they dine for some of the trip, if they so wish.
Tuition from Valda and Denis
Max, 14 clients.
EXCLUDES
Flights, insurance, meals (apart from those listed), airport transfers, should your flight not coincide with ours.
Fitness level - moderate. Gentle walking.
RECOMMENDED FLIGHTS:
To be confirmed.
GMT +8 hours
Average temp. High 15°C - Low 3C°
March is a lovely time of year to visit Japan and is also high season on account of the cherry blossom.
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