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Exploring Japan on a cultural tour

We grasp the essence of Japanese cultural heritage: from the samurai houses of Kanazawa, to Nara, the cradle of Buddhist Japan, where we study the world’s oldest wooden temple. In Kyoto, the Japanese tea ceremony thrives and Zen Buddhist rock gardens beckon.

We explore the art of Japan and unveil an eclectic legacy: Discover vibrant ukiyo-e woodblocks, painted screens and shrines – then dart by bullet train travel to Naoshima, Japan’s famed art colony where contemporary jewels by Kusama, Hockney and Warhol intrigue in Tadao Ando galleries.

From legacies of tea masters to samurai and Buddhist priests, Japanese gardens have been shaped by extraordinary stories of social, horticultural and aesthetic expression over 1,600 years. On visits to Japanese gardens, specialist Yoko Kawaguchi takes us on a comprehensive 12 day discovery of these symbolic spaces.

Expect the temples, Geisha culture, and neon–bright Tokyo on our itineraries, but our experts will take you to the heart of Japan: the reinterpretations and revelations will come thick and fast.

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" The itinerary was pretty extraordinary, particularly the days spent in Kyoto where we delved deeply into the gardens and temples there, establishing a rhythm that was completely absorbing and transporting. " Japanese Gardens - Tokyo, Kyoto, Hikone, Nara & Kanazawa
" The perfect way to see the country, taste the food, and understand how great products are made. " Gastronomic Emilia-Romagna - Food and art along the Via Emilia
" I am a complete convert to tours after a lifetime of independent travel. To have things organised for you and to have access to inspired teaching was an absolute joy. I'm really looking forward to the next time I travel! " Art in Japan - Art, craft, architecture & design

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