please join me for another amazing
TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY ARTS OF JAPAN tour
May 20-June 1, 2025
KYOTO, Tokyo and excursions
Featuring insiders visits to the homes and studios of practicing contemporary Artists and Artisans, who not only keep rich traditions alive, but also innovate for the future.
Japanese aesthetics including Buddhist practice and the Way of Tea
Ceramics, printmaking, Nihonga studios
Japanese art materials makers and vendors: including pigments, washi paper, brushes, gold leaf
Contemporary and traditional architecture
Select museum and gallery exhibition visits
Japanese textiles, including indigo dying, weaving and innovative contemporary design
Noh Theatre experience
Contemplative gardens, beautiful Buddhist temples, and Shinto shrines
A giant monthly famous flea market and other special shopping opportunities
A vast variety of seasonal, local, regional and artfully prepared cuisine
The estimated tour price is approximately $7,750 based on a group of 14 with a single supplement from $800 in small single rooms. The final price will be refined- dependent on the exchange rate and the size of the group. A $1,000 deposit will be required.
Breakfast, most lunches and some dinners will be included, along with all in-country transportation, admissions, and accommodations in comfortable, well-located hotels, sharing a room.
This is an amazing once in a lifetime trip for artists, collectors and/or art appreciators. Last tour, in October 2023, we had very happy artists, an architect, musician, interior designer, writer, collectors and appreciators- several experiencing Japan for the first time and a few that had been 3 times prior. We ranged from 50s to 80s in age.
References upon request. I am hearing that no one can actually stop showing and telling!
Email me here, to be added to a list of people to receive registration info and packets when available. Registration will be on a first come first served basis. Limit of 14.
