ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JAPANESE CERAMICS?
If you are, then join the JAPAN "AUTUMN LEAVES" TOUR. These incredible tours will visit Arita, the Birthplace of Japanese Porcelain, and Imbe, home to Bizen ware with an 800+ year history. Enjoy Japanese ceramics and learn about Japanese culture & history. BOOK NOW! Contact us to find out more.
NEW TOUR
JAPAN "AUTUMN LEAVES" TOUR No.2
Art, Architecture, Ceramics & Design
20 NOVEMBER -
2 DECEMBER 2026
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on 2026 JAPAN "AUTUMN LEAVES" TOUR No.2
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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JAPAN "ART ISLANDS" TOUR
2 - 9 SEPTEMBER 2026
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for the SEPTEMBER 2026 JAPAN "ART ISLANDS" 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!
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JAPAN "DESIGN & CULTURE" TOUR
Art, Architecture & Design
8 - 20 OCTOBER 2026
BOOK NOW for the 2026 JAPAN "DESIGN & CULTURE" TOUR.
This is a limited time-limited person offer so DON'T MISS OUT.
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. 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 "AUTUMN LEAVES" TOUR No 1
Art, Architecture, Ceramics & Design
7 - 19 NOVEMBER 2026
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LAST PLACES AVAILABLE
for the 2026 JAPAN "AUTUMN LEAVES" TOUR No !
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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JAPAN "CULTURAL HERITAGE" TOUR
11 - 22 MARCH 2027
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The 2027 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 for tour details.
JAPAN "CHERRY BLOSSOM" TOUR
Art, Architecture, Design & Culture
4 - 14 APRIL 2027
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This incredible tour offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in Art, Architecture, Design and Japanese Culture during the wonderful Cherry Blossom season in Japan. This tour will spend 5 nights in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, a globally renowned design epicentre, 2 nights in the former samurai town of Kanazawa and 3 nights in the ancient city of 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. Why not combine this with the Japan "Art Islands" Tour. Find out more.
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JAPAN "ART ISLANDS" TOUR
14 - 21 APRIL 2027
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for the APRIL 2027 JAPAN "ART ISLANDS" 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 "Cherry Blossom" Tour. CONTACT US for more information or to find out more.
"VANISHING JAPAN" URBAN SKETCHING TOUR
7 - 14 MAY 2027
Once again we are offering the JAPAN URBAN SKETCHING TOUR with Peter Richards. Spending 4 nights in Tokyo and 3 nights in Kyoto with the theme of "VANISHING JAPAN", this tour concentrate on the disappearing traditional streetscape and urban architectural fabric of Japan as well as preservation districts arresting this disappearance. Once again we are teaming up once again with internationally renowned and highly regarded Australian Urban Sketcher, Peter Richards, to offer urban sketching workshops to learn about and improve your Urban Sketching skills. Non sketchers are also welcome to join. There is something for everyone. Contact us for more information.
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