TSUBO NIWA
The Japanese are masters of the miniature and the Tsubo Niwa is a perfect example. Not just something beautiful to look at but is also has a functional purpose of helping with airflow through a traditional Japanese townhouse, assisting with keeoing these houses cool in the summertime. The Tsubo Niwa is another example of Japanese Cultural Heritage. Join the Japan "Cultural Heritage" Tour (30 May - 10 June 2026) to experience Japanese Cultural Heritage. Find out more.
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for the MAY 2026 JAPAN "ART ISLANDS" TOUR.
SPECIAL PRICING FOR THIS SHORT NOTICE TOUR
This tour is a Contemporary Art and Architecture lovers dream, visiting the famous Art Islands in the Seto Inland Sea of Naoshima, Teshima and Inujima as well as the Isamu Noguchi Museum in Takamatsu and much more. This tour is always popular, so DON'T MISS OUT! Why not combine this tour with the Japan "Cultural Heritage" Tour. CONTACT US for more information or to find out more.
NEW TOUR
JAPAN "AUTUMN LEAVES" TOUR
Art, Architecture, Ceramics & Design
7 - 19 NOVEMBER 2026
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Starting on the island of Kyushu we will visit the historic city of Nagasaki, Takeo Onsen and Arita, the birthpLace of Japanese porcelain. We will then travel to Okayama to visit the Edo Period village of Kurashiki and historic ceramic village of Imbe, home of Bizen ware and then travel on to Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital before finishing in Tokyo. This tour will tap into the unique art, architecture, food and culture of Japan. Find out more.
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NEW TOUR
JAPAN "DESIGN & CULTURE" TOUR
Art, Architecture & Design
8 - 20 OCTOBER 2026
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for the 2026 JAPAN "DESIGN & CULTURE" TOUR.
Good design is a hallmark of Japanese culture. Whether it be an everyday functional item or one that is purely decorative, Japanese design is elegant, refined and understated. The Japan Design & Culture Tour offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in contemporary and traditional Japanese design as we travel around Japan. This wonderful tour will commence in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo travelling to Kyoto, Matsumoto and Kanazawa to reveal Japanese Design & Culture. Join Japan expert, Robert Day, as he travels through Japan to uncover the "essence" of Japanese design and highlight its brilliance while immersed in the wider Japanese culture. Find out more.
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JAPAN "CULTURAL HERITAGE" TOUR
30 MAY - 10 JUNE 2026
The 2026 Japan “Cultural Heritage” Tour will explore all aspects of Japan's Cultural Heritage, both tangible and intangible, as we visit Tokyo, Nagasaki, Arita, Okayama, and Kyoto to learn about centuries old Japanese traditions that continue today and understand more about historic events that have shaped Japan’s cultural identity. See beautiful gardens, important cultural treasures and sample delicious Japanese food and much, much more. Contact us to book or to find out more
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for the 2026 JAPAN "ART, ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN" TOUR.
This incredible tour will spend 5 nights in Tokyo, 2 nights in Kanazawa and 3 nights in Kyoto. Immerse yourself in Japanese Culture, Art, Architecture and Design. See international art exhibitions, buildings by famous architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier and Kengo Kuma and outstanding contemporary design. CONTACT US for more information.
JAPAN "ART, ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN" TOUR
10 - 20 APRIL 2026
JAPAN "ART ISLANDS" TOUR
10 - 17 MARCH 2026
LAST PLACE AVAILABLE!
for the 2026 JAPAN "ART ISLANDS" TOUR.
DON’T MISS OUT!
This tour is a Contemporary Art and Architecture lovers dream, visiting the famous Art Islands in the Seto Inland Sea of Naoshima, Teshima and Inujima as well as the Isamu Noguchi Museum in Takamatsu and much more. This tour is always popular, so DON'T MISS OUT!. CONTACT US for more information or to find out more.
POSTPONED
Unfortunately we have had to postpone the 2026 JAPAN URBAN SKETCHING TOUR.
Following the success of our previous Japan Urban Sketching Tours, we are teaming up once again with Peter Richards to offer this unique tour providing the opportunity to sketch in urban areas of Tokyo and Kyoto unlike any other places in the world. Find out more
JAPAN URBAN SKETCHING TOUR
POSTPONED
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